Add 12/36 and 27/50
12/36 + 27/50 is 131/150.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 486/900 = 300 + 486/900 = 786/900 - 786/900 simplified gives 131/150
- So, 12/36 + 27/50 = 131/150
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