Add 24/9 and 21/96, Solve 2 6/9 + 21/96 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 21/96

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 21/96

24/9 + 21/96 is 277/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288
Add the two like fractions:
768/288 + 63/288 = 768 + 63/288 = 831/288
831/288 simplified gives 277/96
So, 24/9 + 21/96 = 277/96
In mixed form: 285/96

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