Add 24/9 and 28/7, Solve 2 6/9 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 28/7

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

24/9 + 28/7 is 20/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
28/7 = 28 × 9/7 × 9 = 252/63
Add the two like fractions:
168/63 + 252/63 = 168 + 252/63 = 420/63
420/63 simplified gives 20/3
So, 24/9 + 28/7 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3

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