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Add 35/18 and 36/24

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

35/18 + 36/24 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   140/72 + 108/72 = 140 + 108/72 = 248/72
5. 248/72 simplified gives 31/9
6. So, 35/18 + 36/24 = 31/9
   In mixed form: 34/9

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