Add 70/24 and 7/9, Solve 2 22/24 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 70/24 and 7/9

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 7/9

70/24 + 7/9 is 133/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
Add the two like fractions:
210/72 + 56/72 = 210 + 56/72 = 266/72
266/72 simplified gives 133/36
So, 70/24 + 7/9 = 133/36
In mixed form: 325/36

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