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Add 12/36 and 9/50

12/36 + 9/50 is 77/150.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/900 + 162/900 = 300 + 162/900 = 462/900
  5. 462/900 simplified gives 77/150
  6. So, 12/36 + 9/50 = 77/150

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