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Add 15/8 and 80/30

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

15/8 + 80/30 is 109/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   225/120 + 320/120 = 225 + 320/120 = 545/120
5. 545/120 simplified gives 109/24
6. So, 15/8 + 80/30 = 109/24
   In mixed form: 413/24

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