Add 24/9 and 48/25, Solve 2 6/9 + 1 23/25 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 48/25

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 23/25

24/9 + 48/25 is 344/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225
Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 432/225 = 600 + 432/225 = 1032/225
1032/225 simplified gives 344/75
So, 24/9 + 48/25 = 344/75
In mixed form: 444/75

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