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Add 30/24 and 75/15

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/15

30/24 + 75/15 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   75/15 = 75 × 8/15 × 8 = 600/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 600/120 = 150 + 600/120 = 750/120
5. 750/120 simplified gives 25/4
6. So, 30/24 + 75/15 = 25/4
   In mixed form: 61/4

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