Add 32/28 and 36/8, Solve 1 4/28 + 4 4/8 as a fraction

Add 32/28 and 36/8

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

32/28 + 36/8 is 79/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
32/28 = 32 × 2/28 × 2 = 64/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
36/8 = 36 × 7/8 × 7 = 252/56
Add the two like fractions:
64/56 + 252/56 = 64 + 252/56 = 316/56
316/56 simplified gives 79/14
So, 32/28 + 36/8 = 79/14
In mixed form: 59/14

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