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Add 9/14 and 36/32

1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 1 4/32

9/14 + 36/32 is 99/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    9/14 = 9 × 16/14 × 16 = 144/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    36/32 = 36 × 7/32 × 7 = 252/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/224 + 252/224 = 144 + 252/224 = 396/224
  5. 396/224 simplified gives 99/56
  6. So, 9/14 + 36/32 = 99/56
    In mixed form: 143/56

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