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Add 30/2 and 40/15

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 2 10/15

30/2 + 40/15 is 53/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    30/2 = 30 × 15/2 × 15 = 450/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/30 + 80/30 = 450 + 80/30 = 530/30
  5. 530/30 simplified gives 53/3
  6. So, 30/2 + 40/15 = 53/3
    In mixed form: 172/3

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