Add 9/28 and 14/32
9/28 + 14/32 is 85/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
9/28 = 9 × 8/28 × 8 = 72/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224 - Add the two like fractions:
72/224 + 98/224 = 72 + 98/224 = 170/224 - 170/224 simplified gives 85/112
- So, 9/28 + 14/32 = 85/112
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