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Add 40/18 and 9/24

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 9/24

40/18 + 9/24 is 187/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/72 + 27/72 = 160 + 27/72 = 187/72
5. So, 40/18 + 9/24 = 187/72
   In mixed form: 243/72

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