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Add 2/30 and 15/80

2/30 + 15/80 is 61/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
  4. Add the two fractions:
    16/240 + 45/240 = 16 + 45/240 = 61/240

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