Add 30/36 and 12/50
30/36 + 12/50 is 161/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
12/50 = 12 × 18/50 × 18 = 216/900 - Add the two like fractions:
750/900 + 216/900 = 750 + 216/900 = 966/900 - 966/900 simplified gives 161/150
- So, 30/36 + 12/50 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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