Add 4/12 and 18/50
4/12 + 18/50 is 52/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
100/300 + 108/300 = 100 + 108/300 = 208/300 - 208/300 simplified gives 52/75
- So, 4/12 + 18/50 = 52/75
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