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Add 40/32 and 10/14

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 10/14

40/32 + 10/14 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    40/32 = 40 × 7/32 × 7 = 280/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    10/14 = 10 × 16/14 × 16 = 160/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/224 + 160/224 = 280 + 160/224 = 440/224
  5. 440/224 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 40/32 + 10/14 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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