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Add 36/32 and 42/28

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 1 14/28

36/32 + 42/28 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    36/32 = 36 × 7/32 × 7 = 252/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    42/28 = 42 × 8/28 × 8 = 336/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/224 + 336/224 = 252 + 336/224 = 588/224
  5. 588/224 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 36/32 + 42/28 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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