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Add 3/50 and 12/36

3/50 + 12/36 is 59/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    3/50 = 3 × 18/50 × 18 = 54/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/900 + 300/900 = 54 + 300/900 = 354/900
  5. 354/900 simplified gives 59/150
  6. So, 3/50 + 12/36 = 59/150

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