Add 4/50 and 12/36
4/50 + 12/36 is 31/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Add the two like fractions:
72/900 + 300/900 = 72 + 300/900 = 372/900 - 372/900 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 4/50 + 12/36 = 31/75
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