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Add 8/18 and 8/24

8/18 + 8/24 is 7/9.

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,
   8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/72 + 24/72 = 32 + 24/72 = 56/72
5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 8/18 + 8/24 = 7/9

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