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Add 12/36 and 45/50

12/36 + 45/50 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    45/50 = 45 × 18/50 × 18 = 810/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/900 + 810/900 = 300 + 810/900 = 1110/900
  5. 1110/900 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 12/36 + 45/50 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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