Add 4/14 and 27/32
4/14 + 27/32 is 253/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
4/14 = 4 × 16/14 × 16 = 64/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224 - Add the two like fractions:
64/224 + 189/224 = 64 + 189/224 = 253/224 - So, 4/14 + 27/32 = 253/224
In mixed form: 129/224
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