Add 24/9 and 50/4, Solve 2 6/9 + 12 2/4 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 50/4

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

24/9 + 50/4 is 91/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 450/36 = 96 + 450/36 = 546/36
546/36 simplified gives 91/6
So, 24/9 + 50/4 = 91/6
In mixed form: 151/6

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