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Add 12/4 and 18/50

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 18/50

12/4 + 18/50 is 84/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    18/50 = 18 × 2/50 × 2 = 36/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/100 + 36/100 = 300 + 36/100 = 336/100
  5. 336/100 simplified gives 84/25
  6. So, 12/4 + 18/50 = 84/25
    In mixed form: 39/25

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