The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 3 and 6 is 6. Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by whatever value will result in the denominator of each fraction being equal to the LCM:
Now that the fractions have like denominators, add the numerators:
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 14 and 6 is 2. The result can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.
Step-by-step explanation: If there are 5 pink bows, 1 blue bow, and 4 purple bows, there are a total of 10 bows in the box. The probability of choosing a purple one is 4/10 (since there are 4 purple bows). 4/10 simplifies to 2/5.