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Add 24/12 and 30/15

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/15

24/12 + 30/15 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/60 + 120/60 = 120 + 120/60 = 240/60
5. 240/60 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 24/12 + 30/15 = 4/1

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