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Add 24/18 and 8/96

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 8/96

24/18 + 8/96 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/288 + 24/288 = 384 + 24/288 = 408/288
5. 408/288 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 24/18 + 8/96 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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