Add 2/28 and 36/32, Solve 2/28 + 1 4/32 as a fraction

Add 2/28 and 36/32

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

2/28 + 36/32 is 67/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
2/28 = 2 × 8/28 × 8 = 16/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
36/32 = 36 × 7/32 × 7 = 252/224
Add the two like fractions:
16/224 + 252/224 = 16 + 252/224 = 268/224
268/224 simplified gives 67/56
So, 2/28 + 36/32 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56

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