Add 24/9 and 36/49, Solve 2 6/9 + 36/49 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 36/49

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 36/49

24/9 + 36/49 is 500/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
36/49 = 36 × 9/49 × 9 = 324/441
Add the two like fractions:
1176/441 + 324/441 = 1176 + 324/441 = 1500/441
1500/441 simplified gives 500/147
So, 24/9 + 36/49 = 500/147
In mixed form: 359/147

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