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Add 36/50 and 12/18

36/50 + 12/18 is 104/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/450 + 300/450 = 324 + 300/450 = 624/450
  5. 624/450 simplified gives 104/75
  6. So, 36/50 + 12/18 = 104/75
    In mixed form: 129/75

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