Add 14/28 and 15/32
14/28 + 15/32 is 31/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
14/28 = 14 × 8/28 × 8 = 112/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
15/32 = 15 × 7/32 × 7 = 105/224 - Add the two like fractions:
112/224 + 105/224 = 112 + 105/224 = 217/224 - 217/224 simplified gives 31/32
- So, 14/28 + 15/32 = 31/32
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