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Add 15/8 and 30/6

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 5 0/6

15/8 + 30/6 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    30/6 = 30 × 4/6 × 4 = 120/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/24 + 120/24 = 45 + 120/24 = 165/24
  5. 165/24 simplified gives 55/8
  6. So, 15/8 + 30/6 = 55/8
    In mixed form: 67/8

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