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Add 1/24 and 3/18

1/24 + 3/18 is 5/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/72 + 12/72 = 3 + 12/72 = 15/72
  5. 15/72 simplified gives 5/24
  6. So, 1/24 + 3/18 = 5/24

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