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Add 18/8 and 1/24

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 1/24

18/8 + 1/24 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/24 + 1/24 = 54 + 1/24 = 55/24
5. So, 18/8 + 1/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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