Add 24/9 and 21/54, Solve 2 6/9 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 21/54

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 21/54

24/9 + 21/54 is 55/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
24/9 = 24 × 6/9 × 6 = 144/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
21/54 = 21 × 1/54 × 1 = 21/54
Add the two like fractions:
144/54 + 21/54 = 144 + 21/54 = 165/54
165/54 simplified gives 55/18
So, 24/9 + 21/54 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18

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