Add 36/70 and 12/50
36/70 + 12/50 is 132/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
180/350 + 84/350 = 180 + 84/350 = 264/350 - 264/350 simplified gives 132/175
- So, 36/70 + 12/50 = 132/175
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