Add 2/6 and 4/10
26 + 410 is 1115.
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,
26 = 2 × 56 × 5 = 1030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
410 = 4 × 310 × 3 = 1230 - Add the two like fractions:
1030 + 1230 = 10 + 1230 = 2230 - 22/30 simplified gives 1115
- So, 2/6 + 4/10 = 11/15
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