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Add 7/4 and 28/32

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 28/32

7/4 + 28/32 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    7/4 = 7 × 8/4 × 8 = 56/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    28/32 = 28 × 1/32 × 1 = 28/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/32 + 28/32 = 56 + 28/32 = 84/32
  5. 84/32 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 7/4 + 28/32 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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