Add 18/14 and 2/32, Solve 1 4/14 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 18/14 and 2/32

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

18/14 + 2/32 is 151/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
18/14 = 18 × 16/14 × 16 = 288/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
Add the two like fractions:
288/224 + 14/224 = 288 + 14/224 = 302/224
302/224 simplified gives 151/112
So, 18/14 + 2/32 = 151/112
In mixed form: 139/112

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