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Add 2/5 and 60/30

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

2/5 + 60/30 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   60/30 = 60 × 1/30 × 1 = 60/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/30 + 60/30 = 12 + 60/30 = 72/30
5. 72/30 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 2/5 + 60/30 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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