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Add 10/24 and 7/18

10/24 + 7/18 is 29/36.

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,
    10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/72 + 28/72 = 30 + 28/72 = 58/72
  5. 58/72 simplified gives 29/36
  6. So, 10/24 + 7/18 = 29/36

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