Add 2/32 and 10/7, Solve 2/32 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 2/32 and 10/7

1^st number: 2/32, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

2/32 + 10/7 is 167/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
10/7 = 10 × 32/7 × 32 = 320/224
Add the two like fractions:
14/224 + 320/224 = 14 + 320/224 = 334/224
334/224 simplified gives 167/112
So, 2/32 + 10/7 = 167/112
In mixed form: 155/112

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