Add 2/6 and 7/10
2/6 + 7/10 is 31/30.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 21/30 = 10 + 21/30 = 31/30 - So, 2/6 + 7/10 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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