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Add 15/18 and 35/30

1^st number: 15/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

15/18 + 35/30 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/90 + 105/90 = 75 + 105/90 = 180/90
5. 180/90 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 15/18 + 35/30 = 2/1

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