Add 3/12 and 4/50, Solve 3/12 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 3/12 and 4/50

3/12 + 4/50 is 33/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300
Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 24/300 = 75 + 24/300 = 99/300
99/300 simplified gives 33/100
So, 3/12 + 4/50 = 33/100

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