Add 24/9 and 54/14, Solve 2 6/9 + 3 12/14 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 54/14

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

24/9 + 54/14 is 137/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
24/9 = 24 × 14/9 × 14 = 336/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
54/14 = 54 × 9/14 × 9 = 486/126
Add the two like fractions:
336/126 + 486/126 = 336 + 486/126 = 822/126
822/126 simplified gives 137/21
So, 24/9 + 54/14 = 137/21
In mixed form: 611/21

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