Add 9/21 and 54/24, Solve 9/21 + 2 6/24 as a fraction

Add 9/21 and 54/24

1^st number: 9/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

9/21 + 54/24 is 75/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 378/168 = 72 + 378/168 = 450/168
450/168 simplified gives 75/28
So, 9/21 + 54/24 = 75/28
In mixed form: 219/28

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