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Add 3/10 and 2/6

3/10 + 2/6 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/30 + 10/30 = 9 + 10/30 = 19/30
  5. So, 3/10 + 2/6 = 19/30

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