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Add 30/15 and 27/24

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

30/15 + 27/24 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   240/120 + 135/120 = 240 + 135/120 = 375/120
5. 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 30/15 + 27/24 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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