Add 14/32 and 27/7, Solve 14/32 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 14/32 and 27/7

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

14/32 + 27/7 is 481/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
27/7 = 27 × 32/7 × 32 = 864/224
Add the two like fractions:
98/224 + 864/224 = 98 + 864/224 = 962/224
962/224 simplified gives 481/112
So, 14/32 + 27/7 = 481/112
In mixed form: 433/112

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