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The expression is \( \frac{18}{25} \times 24 \). Let's simplify step by step: 1. Write it clearly: \[ \frac{18}{25} \times 24 \] 2. Multiply across: \[ \frac{18 \times 24}{25} \] 3. Calculate numerator: \[ 18 \times 24 = (18 \times 20) + (18 \times 4) = 360 + 72 = 432 \] 4. So, the expression becomes: \[ \frac{432}{25} \] 5. This is an improper fraction. As a mixed number: Divide 432 by 25: \[ 25 \times 17 = 425 \quad \text{(since } 25 \times 17 = 425) \] Remaining: \[ 432 - 425 = 7 \] So, the mixed number is: \[ 17 \frac{7}{25} \] **Final answer:** \[ \boxed{ 17 \frac{7}{25} } \]