Add 36/3 and 45/50, Solve 12 0/3 + 45/50 as a fraction

Add 36/3 and 45/50

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 45/50

36/3 + 45/50 is 129/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
36/3 = 36 × 50/3 × 50 = 1800/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 135/150 = 1800 + 135/150 = 1935/150
1935/150 simplified gives 129/10
So, 36/3 + 45/50 = 129/10
In mixed form: 129/10

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