What is 2/10 plus 3/6?
2/10 plus 3/6 equals 7/10 (or 0.7 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/10 and 3/6 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/10 + 3/6 = 7/10
Simplified Fraction
7/10
Mixed Number
Proper (7/10)
Decimal Value
0.7
Percentage
70%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/10 + 3/6
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 10 and 6 share a common factor (GCD = 2). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 30 (which is smaller than their product 10 ร 6 = 60, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(10, 6) = 30
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 30
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/10 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 3/6 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 30.
2 ร 3/10 ร 3 = 6/30 and 3 ร 5/6 ร 5 = 15/30
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (6 + 15 = 21) and keep the common denominator 30 unchanged.
6 + 15/30 = 21/30
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 21 and 30, which is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.
21 รท 3/30 รท 3 = 7/10
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 7 by denominator 10 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.7 (or 70%).
7 รท 10 = 0.7 (70%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/10 plus 3/6 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 7/10 |
| Mixed Number Form | 7/10 |
| Decimal Form | 0.7 |
| Percentage | 70% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/10 plus 3/6 as a fraction?
2/10 + 3/6 in simplest fraction form is 7/10.
What is 2/10 plus 3/6 as a decimal?
2/10 + 3/6 converted to a decimal is 0.7.
What is 2/10 plus 3/6 as a percentage?
2/10 + 3/6 expressed as a percentage is 70%.
Does 2/10 plus 3/6 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.7) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.