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Add 32/5 and 4/14

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 4/14

32/5 + 4/14 is 234/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    32/5 = 32 × 14/5 × 14 = 448/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/70 + 20/70 = 448 + 20/70 = 468/70
  5. 468/70 simplified gives 234/35
  6. So, 32/5 + 4/14 = 234/35
    In mixed form: 624/35

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