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1/4 of the sum of 18 and 6. What does that mean? It it like converting 18 plus 6 to a fraction?

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Explanation:

Sum of 18 and 6 = 24

1/4 of the sum of 18 and 6 is asking you what is the result of dividing 24 by 4

In a way you can think of it as a fractional question but the answer is a whole number


(1)/(4) \cdot (18 + 6) = (1)/(4) \cdot 24 = (24)/(4) = 6\\

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