Add 4/14 and 8/32
4/14 + 8/32 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
4/14 = 4 × 16/14 × 16 = 64/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
8/32 = 8 × 7/32 × 7 = 56/224 - Add the two like fractions:
64/224 + 56/224 = 64 + 56/224 = 120/224 - 120/224 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 4/14 + 8/32 = 15/28
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