Add 30/4 and 24/9, Solve 7 2/4 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 30/4 and 24/9

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

30/4 + 24/9 is 61/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36
Add the two like fractions:
270/36 + 96/36 = 270 + 96/36 = 366/36
366/36 simplified gives 61/6
So, 30/4 + 24/9 = 61/6
In mixed form: 101/6

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