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Add 15/14 and 24/32

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 24/32

15/14 + 24/32 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    15/14 = 15 × 16/14 × 16 = 240/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/224 + 168/224 = 240 + 168/224 = 408/224
  5. 408/224 simplified gives 51/28
  6. So, 15/14 + 24/32 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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