Add 24/9 and 6/75, Solve 2 6/9 + 6/75 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 6/75

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 6/75

24/9 + 6/75 is 206/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225
Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 18/225 = 600 + 18/225 = 618/225
618/225 simplified gives 206/75
So, 24/9 + 6/75 = 206/75
In mixed form: 256/75

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