Add 25/50 and 12/36
25/50 + 12/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
25/50 = 25 × 18/50 × 18 = 450/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Add the two like fractions:
450/900 + 300/900 = 450 + 300/900 = 750/900 - 750/900 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 25/50 + 12/36 = 5/6
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