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Add 3/2 and 2/30

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2/30

3/2 + 2/30 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    3/2 = 3 × 15/2 × 15 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 2/30 = 45 + 2/30 = 47/30
  5. So, 3/2 + 2/30 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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