Add 8/2 and 14/32
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 14/32
8/2 + 14/32 is 71/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
8/2 = 8 × 16/2 × 16 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
14/32 = 14 × 1/32 × 1 = 14/32 - Add the two like fractions:
128/32 + 14/32 = 128 + 14/32 = 142/32 - 142/32 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 8/2 + 14/32 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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