Add 45/32 and 50/14, Solve 1 13/32 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 45/32 and 50/14

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

45/32 + 50/14 is 1115/224.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
45/32 = 45 × 7/32 × 7 = 315/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
50/14 = 50 × 16/14 × 16 = 800/224
Add the two like fractions:
315/224 + 800/224 = 315 + 800/224 = 1115/224
So, 45/32 + 50/14 = 1115/224
In mixed form: 4219/224

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