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Add 3/30 and 1/15

3/30 + 1/15 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/30 + 2/30 = 3 + 2/30 = 5/30
  5. 5/30 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 3/30 + 1/15 = 1/6

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