Add 24/9 and 4/35, Solve 2 6/9 + 4/35 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 4/35

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 4/35

24/9 + 4/35 is 292/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
24/9 = 24 × 35/9 × 35 = 840/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
Add the two like fractions:
840/315 + 36/315 = 840 + 36/315 = 876/315
876/315 simplified gives 292/105
So, 24/9 + 4/35 = 292/105
In mixed form: 282/105

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