Sum of  
2/10
and
6/10
in Simplest Form

Given:  
2/10
+
6/10

Since the denominators are common (the same), we can add the numerators:
2/10
+
6/10
=
2 + 6/10
=
8/10
However,  
8/10
 is NOT in Simplest Form since the Greatest Common Factor of 8 and 10 does not equal 1, GCF(8, 10) ≠ 1
Upon inspection, the GCF(8, 10) = 2
In Simplest Form,  
8/10
=
8 ÷ 2/10 ÷ 2
=
4/5
 (1 is the only factor common to 4 and 5)
Therefore, the Sum of  
2/10
and
6/10
is equal to
4/5
in Simplest Form:  
2/10
+
6/10
=
4/5

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