Add 18/12 and 36/50, Solve 1 6/12 + 36/50 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 36/50

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 36/50

18/12 + 36/50 is 111/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
36/50 = 36 × 6/50 × 6 = 216/300
Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 216/300 = 450 + 216/300 = 666/300
666/300 simplified gives 111/50
So, 18/12 + 36/50 = 111/50
In mixed form: 211/50

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