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Add 30/15 and 30/16

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

30/15 + 30/16 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   30/15 = 30 × 16/15 × 16 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
4. Add the two fractions:
   480/240 + 450/240 = 480 + 450/240 = 930/240
5. 930/240 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 30/15 + 30/16 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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