Add 24/9 and 72/49, Solve 2 6/9 + 1 23/49 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 72/49

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

24/9 + 72/49 is 608/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
24/9 = 24 × 49/9 × 49 = 1176/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
72/49 = 72 × 9/49 × 9 = 648/441
Add the two like fractions:
1176/441 + 648/441 = 1176 + 648/441 = 1824/441
1824/441 simplified gives 608/147
So, 24/9 + 72/49 = 608/147
In mixed form: 420/147

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