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Add 24/2 and 30/15

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

24/2 + 30/15 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   24/2 = 24 × 15/2 × 15 = 360/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/30 + 60/30 = 360 + 60/30 = 420/30
5. 420/30 simplified gives 14/1
6. So, 24/2 + 30/15 = 14/1

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