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Add 5/32 and 3/7

5/32 + 3/7 is 131/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    3/7 = 3 × 32/7 × 32 = 96/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/224 + 96/224 = 35 + 96/224 = 131/224
  5. So, 5/32 + 3/7 = 131/224

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