Add 3/12 and 15/50, Solve 3/12 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 3/12 and 15/50

3/12 + 15/50 is 11/20.

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,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 90/300 = 75 + 90/300 = 165/300
165/300 simplified gives 11/20
So, 3/12 + 15/50 = 11/20

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