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Add 18/14 and 14/32

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 14/32

18/14 + 14/32 is 193/112.

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,
    18/14 = 18 × 16/14 × 16 = 288/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/224 + 98/224 = 288 + 98/224 = 386/224
  5. 386/224 simplified gives 193/112
  6. So, 18/14 + 14/32 = 193/112
    In mixed form: 181/112

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