Add 24/9 and 32/50, Solve 2 6/9 + 32/50 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 32/50

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 32/50

24/9 + 32/50 is 248/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
24/9 = 24 × 50/9 × 50 = 1200/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
32/50 = 32 × 9/50 × 9 = 288/450
Add the two like fractions:
1200/450 + 288/450 = 1200 + 288/450 = 1488/450
1488/450 simplified gives 248/75
So, 24/9 + 32/50 = 248/75
In mixed form: 323/75

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