Add 32/14 and 18/8
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 2 2/8
32/14 + 18/8 is 127/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
32/14 = 32 × 4/14 × 4 = 128/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
18/8 = 18 × 7/8 × 7 = 126/56 - Add the two like fractions:
128/56 + 126/56 = 128 + 126/56 = 254/56 - 254/56 simplified gives 127/28
- So, 32/14 + 18/8 = 127/28
In mixed form: 415/28
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