Add 36/18 and 12/50, Solve 2 0/18 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 36/18 and 12/50

1^st number: 2 0/18, 2^nd number: 12/50

36/18 + 12/50 is 56/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450
Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 108/450 = 900 + 108/450 = 1008/450
1008/450 simplified gives 56/25
So, 36/18 + 12/50 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25

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