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Add 14/32 and 32/5

1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 6 2/5

14/32 + 32/5 is 547/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    32/5 = 32 × 32/5 × 32 = 1024/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/160 + 1024/160 = 70 + 1024/160 = 1094/160
  5. 1094/160 simplified gives 547/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 32/5 = 547/80
    In mixed form: 667/80

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