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Add 14/7 and 35/32

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 1 3/32

14/7 + 35/32 is 99/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    14/7 = 14 × 32/7 × 32 = 448/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    35/32 = 35 × 7/32 × 7 = 245/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/224 + 245/224 = 448 + 245/224 = 693/224
  5. 693/224 simplified gives 99/32
  6. So, 14/7 + 35/32 = 99/32
    In mixed form: 33/32

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