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Add 1/18 and 18/24

1/18 + 18/24 is 29/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   4/72 + 54/72 = 4 + 54/72 = 58/72
5. 58/72 simplified gives 29/36
6. So, 1/18 + 18/24 = 29/36

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