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Add 2/30 and 45/8

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

2/30 + 45/8 is 683/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/120 + 675/120 = 8 + 675/120 = 683/120
5. So, 2/30 + 45/8 = 683/120
   In mixed form: 583/120

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