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Add 1/24 and 18/12

1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 6/12

1/24 + 18/12 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    18/12 = 18 × 2/12 × 2 = 36/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/24 + 36/24 = 1 + 36/24 = 37/24
  5. So, 1/24 + 18/12 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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