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Add 15/30 and 42/14

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

15/30 + 42/14 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/210 + 630/210 = 105 + 630/210 = 735/210
5. 735/210 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 15/30 + 42/14 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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