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Add 10/4 and 2/6

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 2/6

10/4 + 2/6 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 4/12 = 30 + 4/12 = 34/12
  5. 34/12 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 10/4 + 2/6 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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