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Add 2/6 and 2/10

2/6 + 2/10 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/30 + 6/30 = 10 + 6/30 = 16/30
  5. 16/30 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 2/6 + 2/10 = 8/15

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