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Add 7/36 and 14/32

7/36 + 14/32 is 91/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/288 + 126/288 = 56 + 126/288 = 182/288
  5. 182/288 simplified gives 91/144
  6. So, 7/36 + 14/32 = 91/144

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