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Add 3/6 and 4/10

3/6 + 4/10 is 9/10.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 12/30 = 15 + 12/30 = 27/30
  5. 27/30 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 3/6 + 4/10 = 9/10

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