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Add 25/32 and 14/28

25/32 + 14/28 is 41/32.

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,
    25/32 = 25 × 7/32 × 7 = 175/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    14/28 = 14 × 8/28 × 8 = 112/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/224 + 112/224 = 175 + 112/224 = 287/224
  5. 287/224 simplified gives 41/32
  6. So, 25/32 + 14/28 = 41/32
    In mixed form: 19/32

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