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Add 15/6 and 30/20

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/20

15/6 + 30/20 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/60 + 90/60 = 150 + 90/60 = 240/60
5. 240/60 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 15/6 + 30/20 = 4/1

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