Add 2/10 and 3/6
2/10 + 3/6 is 7/10.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
6/30 + 15/30 = 6 + 15/30 = 21/30 - 21/30 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 2/10 + 3/6 = 7/10
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