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Add 2/7 and 24/18

1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 6/18

2/7 + 24/18 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/126 + 168/126 = 36 + 168/126 = 204/126
  5. 204/126 simplified gives 34/21
  6. So, 2/7 + 24/18 = 34/21
    In mixed form: 113/21

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