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Add 18/54 and 2/24

18/54 + 2/24 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/216 + 18/216 = 72 + 18/216 = 90/216
5. 90/216 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 18/54 + 2/24 = 5/12

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