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Add 14/18 and 1/32

14/18 + 1/32 is 233/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/288 + 9/288 = 224 + 9/288 = 233/288
  5. So, 14/18 + 1/32 = 233/288

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