Add 12/8 and 36/50
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 36/50
12/8 + 36/50 is 111/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
12/8 = 12 × 25/8 × 25 = 300/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
36/50 = 36 × 4/50 × 4 = 144/200 - Add the two like fractions:
300/200 + 144/200 = 300 + 144/200 = 444/200 - 444/200 simplified gives 111/50
- So, 12/8 + 36/50 = 111/50
In mixed form: 211/50
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