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Add 4/30 and 8/20

4/30 + 8/20 is 8/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/60 + 24/60 = 8 + 24/60 = 32/60
5. 32/60 simplified gives 8/15
6. So, 4/30 + 8/20 = 8/15

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