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Add 10/14 and 18/32

10/14 + 18/32 is 143/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    10/14 = 10 × 16/14 × 16 = 160/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/224 + 126/224 = 160 + 126/224 = 286/224
  5. 286/224 simplified gives 143/112
  6. So, 10/14 + 18/32 = 143/112
    In mixed form: 131/112

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