Add 2/6 and 42/10
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 4 2/10
2/6 + 42/10 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 126/30 = 10 + 126/30 = 136/30 - 136/30 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 2/6 + 42/10 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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