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Add 2/24 and 3/8

2/24 + 3/8 is 11/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/24 + 9/24 = 2 + 9/24 = 11/24
5. So, 2/24 + 3/8 = 11/24

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