Add 42/50 and 12/36
42/50 + 12/36 is 88/75.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Add the two like fractions:
756/900 + 300/900 = 756 + 300/900 = 1056/900 - 1056/900 simplified gives 88/75
- So, 42/50 + 12/36 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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