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Add 20/15 and 30/45

1^st number: 1 5/15, 2^nd number: 30/45

20/15 + 30/45 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   20/15 = 20 × 3/15 × 3 = 60/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45
4. Add the two fractions:
   60/45 + 30/45 = 60 + 30/45 = 90/45
5. 90/45 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 20/15 + 30/45 = 2/1

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