Add 7/50 and 36/12, Solve 7/50 + 3 0/12 as a fraction

Add 7/50 and 36/12

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 3 0/12

7/50 + 36/12 is 157/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300
Add the two like fractions:
42/300 + 900/300 = 42 + 900/300 = 942/300
942/300 simplified gives 157/50
So, 7/50 + 36/12 = 157/50
In mixed form: 37/50

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