Add 12/36 and 12/50
12/36 + 12/50 is 43/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
12/50 = 12 × 18/50 × 18 = 216/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 216/900 = 300 + 216/900 = 516/900 - 516/900 simplified gives 43/75
- So, 12/36 + 12/50 = 43/75
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