Add 36/12 and 15/50, Solve 3 0/12 + 15/50 as a fraction

Add 36/12 and 15/50

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 15/50

36/12 + 15/50 is 33/10.

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,
36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
Add the two like fractions:
900/300 + 90/300 = 900 + 90/300 = 990/300
990/300 simplified gives 33/10
So, 36/12 + 15/50 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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