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Add 2/15 and 8/30

2/15 + 8/30 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/30 + 8/30 = 4 + 8/30 = 12/30
  5. 12/30 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 2/15 + 8/30 = 2/5

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