Add 14/28 and 6/32
14/28 + 6/32 is 11/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
14/28 = 14 × 8/28 × 8 = 112/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224 - Add the two like fractions:
112/224 + 42/224 = 112 + 42/224 = 154/224 - 154/224 simplified gives 11/16
- So, 14/28 + 6/32 = 11/16
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