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Add 5/28 and 14/32

5/28 + 14/32 is 69/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    5/28 = 5 × 8/28 × 8 = 40/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/224 + 98/224 = 40 + 98/224 = 138/224
  5. 138/224 simplified gives 69/112
  6. So, 5/28 + 14/32 = 69/112

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