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Add 14/32 and 28/50

14/32 + 28/50 is 399/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 50 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    14/32 = 14 × 25/32 × 25 = 350/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    28/50 = 28 × 16/50 × 16 = 448/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/800 + 448/800 = 350 + 448/800 = 798/800
  5. 798/800 simplified gives 399/400
  6. So, 14/32 + 28/50 = 399/400

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