Add 7/32 and 8/14
7/32 + 8/14 is 177/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/32 = 7 × 7/32 × 7 = 49/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
8/14 = 8 × 16/14 × 16 = 128/224 - Add the two like fractions:
49/224 + 128/224 = 49 + 128/224 = 177/224 - So, 7/32 + 8/14 = 177/224
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