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Add 10/32 and 18/14

1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 1 4/14

10/32 + 18/14 is 179/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 14 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    10/32 = 10 × 7/32 × 7 = 70/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    18/14 = 18 × 16/14 × 16 = 288/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/224 + 288/224 = 70 + 288/224 = 358/224
  5. 358/224 simplified gives 179/112
  6. So, 10/32 + 18/14 = 179/112
    In mixed form: 167/112

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