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Add 30/15 and 15/8

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 7/8

30/15 + 15/8 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 225/120 = 240 + 225/120 = 465/120
  5. 465/120 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 30/15 + 15/8 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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