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Add 3/32 and 5/14

3/32 + 5/14 is 101/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 14 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    5/14 = 5 × 16/14 × 16 = 80/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/224 + 80/224 = 21 + 80/224 = 101/224
  5. So, 3/32 + 5/14 = 101/224

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