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Add 30/6 and 8/15

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 8/15

30/6 + 8/15 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 16/30 = 150 + 16/30 = 166/30
  5. 166/30 simplified gives 83/15
  6. So, 30/6 + 8/15 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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