Add 36/50 and 12/18
36/50 + 12/18 is 104/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 300/450 = 324 + 300/450 = 624/450 - 624/450 simplified gives 104/75
- So, 36/50 + 12/18 = 104/75
In mixed form: 129/75
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