What is 2/10 plus 4/6?
2/10 plus 4/6 equals 13/15 (or 0.866667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/10 and 4/6 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/10 + 4/6 = 13/15
Simplified Fraction
13/15
Mixed Number
Proper (13/15)
Decimal Value
0.866667
Percentage
86.6667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/10 + 4/6
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 4/6 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 30.
2 ร 3/10 ร 3 = 6/30 and 4 ร 5/6 ร 5 = 20/30
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (6 + 20 = 26) and keep the common denominator 30 unchanged.
6 + 20/30 = 26/30
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 26 and 30, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
26 รท 2/30 รท 2 = 13/15
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 13 by denominator 15 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667, or 86.6667%).
13 รท 15 = 0.866667 (86.6667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/10 plus 4/6 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 13/15 |
| Mixed Number Form | 13/15 |
| Decimal Form | 0.866667 |
| Percentage | 86.6667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/10 plus 4/6 as a fraction?
2/10 + 4/6 in simplest fraction form is 13/15.
What is 2/10 plus 4/6 as a decimal?
2/10 + 4/6 converted to a decimal is 0.866667.
What is 2/10 plus 4/6 as a percentage?
2/10 + 4/6 expressed as a percentage is 86.6667%.
Does 2/10 plus 4/6 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.866667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.