Add 24/9 and 9/7, Solve 2 6/9 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 24/9 and 9/7

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

24/9 + 9/7 is 83/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
24/9 = 24 × 7/9 × 7 = 168/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
9/7 = 9 × 9/7 × 9 = 81/63
Add the two like fractions:
168/63 + 81/63 = 168 + 81/63 = 249/63
249/63 simplified gives 83/21
So, 24/9 + 9/7 = 83/21
In mixed form: 320/21

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