Add 24/9 and 21/80, Solve 2 6/9 + 21/80 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 21/80

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 21/80

24/9 + 21/80 is 703/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720
Add the two like fractions:
1920/720 + 189/720 = 1920 + 189/720 = 2109/720
2109/720 simplified gives 703/240
So, 24/9 + 21/80 = 703/240
In mixed form: 2223/240

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