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Add 14/35 and 5/32

14/35 + 5/32 is 89/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    14/35 = 14 × 32/35 × 32 = 448/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    5/32 = 5 × 35/32 × 35 = 175/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1120 + 175/1120 = 448 + 175/1120 = 623/1120
  5. 623/1120 simplified gives 89/160
  6. So, 14/35 + 5/32 = 89/160

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