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Add 18/24 and 30/28

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

18/24 + 30/28 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   30/28 = 30 × 6/28 × 6 = 180/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/168 + 180/168 = 126 + 180/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 18/24 + 30/28 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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