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Add 32/14 and 14/10

1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 1 4/10

32/14 + 14/10 is 129/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    32/14 = 32 × 5/14 × 5 = 160/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    14/10 = 14 × 7/10 × 7 = 98/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/70 + 98/70 = 160 + 98/70 = 258/70
  5. 258/70 simplified gives 129/35
  6. So, 32/14 + 14/10 = 129/35
    In mixed form: 324/35

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