Add 84/36 and 9/50, Solve 2 12/36 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 84/36 and 9/50

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 9/50

84/36 + 9/50 is 377/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900
Add the two like fractions:
2100/900 + 162/900 = 2100 + 162/900 = 2262/900
2262/900 simplified gives 377/150
So, 84/36 + 9/50 = 377/150
In mixed form: 277/150

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