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Add 14/32 and 28/54

14/32 + 28/54 is 413/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    28/54 = 28 × 16/54 × 16 = 448/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/864 + 448/864 = 378 + 448/864 = 826/864
  5. 826/864 simplified gives 413/432
  6. So, 14/32 + 28/54 = 413/432

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