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Add 14/8 and 21/32

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 21/32

14/8 + 21/32 is 77/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   14/8 = 14 × 4/8 × 4 = 56/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   21/32 = 21 × 1/32 × 1 = 21/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/32 + 21/32 = 56 + 21/32 = 77/32
5. So, 14/8 + 21/32 = 77/32
   In mixed form: 213/32

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