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Add 2/32 and 9/28

2/32 + 9/28 is 43/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    2/32 = 2 × 7/32 × 7 = 14/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    9/28 = 9 × 8/28 × 8 = 72/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/224 + 72/224 = 14 + 72/224 = 86/224
  5. 86/224 simplified gives 43/112
  6. So, 2/32 + 9/28 = 43/112

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