Add 12/14 and 36/50
12/14 + 36/50 is 276/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 252/350 = 300 + 252/350 = 552/350 - 552/350 simplified gives 276/175
- So, 12/14 + 36/50 = 276/175
In mixed form: 1101/175
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