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Add 24/10 and 4/18

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 4/18

24/10 + 4/18 is 118/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  4. Add the two fractions:
    216/90 + 20/90 = 216 + 20/90 = 236/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/45
  6. In mixed form: 228/45

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