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Add 24/18 and 18/5

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 3 3/5

24/18 + 18/5 is 74/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    18/5 = 18 × 18/5 × 18 = 324/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 324/90 = 120 + 324/90 = 444/90
  5. 444/90 simplified gives 74/15
  6. So, 24/18 + 18/5 = 74/15
    In mixed form: 414/15

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