Add 24/9 and 7/75, Solve 2 6/9 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 7/75

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 7/75

24/9 + 7/75 is 69/25.

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,
7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225
Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 21/225 = 600 + 21/225 = 621/225
621/225 simplified gives 69/25
So, 24/9 + 7/75 = 69/25
In mixed form: 219/25

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