Add 24/9 and 21/84, Solve 2 6/9 + 21/84 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 21/84

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 21/84

24/9 + 21/84 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252
Add the two like fractions:
672/252 + 63/252 = 672 + 63/252 = 735/252
735/252 simplified gives 35/12
So, 24/9 + 21/84 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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