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Add 2/15 and 80/30

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

2/15 + 80/30 is 14/5.

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,
   80/30 = 80 × 1/30 × 1 = 80/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/30 + 80/30 = 4 + 80/30 = 84/30
5. 84/30 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 2/15 + 80/30 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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