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Add 1/5 and 75/30

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

1/5 + 75/30 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/30 + 75/30 = 6 + 75/30 = 81/30
5. 81/30 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 1/5 + 75/30 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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