Add 36/12 and 16/50, Solve 3 0/12 + 16/50 as a fraction

Add 36/12 and 16/50

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 16/50

36/12 + 16/50 is 83/25.

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,
16/50 = 16 × 6/50 × 6 = 96/300
Add the two like fractions:
900/300 + 96/300 = 900 + 96/300 = 996/300
996/300 simplified gives 83/25
So, 36/12 + 16/50 = 83/25
In mixed form: 38/25

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