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Add 7/24 and 6/18

7/24 + 6/18 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/72 + 24/72 = 21 + 24/72 = 45/72
  5. 45/72 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 7/24 + 6/18 = 5/8

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