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Add 18/12 and 1/24

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

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

Steps for adding fractions

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

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