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Add 1/24 and 18/56

1/24 + 18/56 is 61/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/168 + 54/168 = 7 + 54/168 = 61/168
5. So, 1/24 + 18/56 = 61/168

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