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Add 30/8 and 1/15

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1/15

30/8 + 1/15 is 229/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/120 + 8/120 = 450 + 8/120 = 458/120
  5. 458/120 simplified gives 229/60
  6. So, 30/8 + 1/15 = 229/60
    In mixed form: 349/60

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