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Add 35/14 and 12/32

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/32

35/14 + 12/32 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    35/14 = 35 × 16/14 × 16 = 560/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/224 + 84/224 = 560 + 84/224 = 644/224
  5. 644/224 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 35/14 + 12/32 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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