Add 9/7 and 14/32, Solve 1 2/7 + 14/32 as a fraction

Add 9/7 and 14/32

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/32

9/7 + 14/32 is 193/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
9/7 = 9 × 32/7 × 32 = 288/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
14/32 = 14 × 7/32 × 7 = 98/224
Add the two like fractions:
288/224 + 98/224 = 288 + 98/224 = 386/224
386/224 simplified gives 193/112
So, 9/7 + 14/32 = 193/112
In mixed form: 181/112

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad