Add 12/36 and 30/50
12/36 + 30/50 is 14/15.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 540/900 = 300 + 540/900 = 840/900 - 840/900 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 12/36 + 30/50 = 14/15
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