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Add 18/24 and 5/12

18/24 + 5/12 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/24 + 10/24 = 18 + 10/24 = 28/24
  5. 28/24 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 18/24 + 5/12 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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