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Add 32/2 and 8/28

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 8/28

32/2 + 8/28 is 114/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    32/2 = 32 × 14/2 × 14 = 448/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    8/28 = 8 × 1/28 × 1 = 8/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/28 + 8/28 = 448 + 8/28 = 456/28
  5. 456/28 simplified gives 114/7
  6. So, 32/2 + 8/28 = 114/7
    In mixed form: 162/7

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