Add 8/10 and 4/6
8/10 + 4/6 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 20/30 = 24 + 20/30 = 44/30 - 44/30 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 8/10 + 4/6 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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