Add 8/6 and 4/10
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 4/10
86 + 410 is 2615.
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,
86 = 8 × 56 × 5 = 4030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
410 = 4 × 310 × 3 = 1230 - Add the two like fractions:
4030 + 1230 = 40 + 1230 = 5230 - 52/30 simplified gives 2615
- So, 8/6 + 4/10 = 26/15
In mixed form: 11115
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