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Add 24/9 and 81/30

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2 21/30

24/9 + 81/30 is 161/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    81/30 = 81 × 3/30 × 3 = 243/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 243/90 = 240 + 243/90 = 483/90
  5. 483/90 simplified gives 161/30
  6. So, 24/9 + 81/30 = 161/30
    In mixed form: 511/30

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