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Add 45/2 and 15/30

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/30

45/2 + 15/30 is 23/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   45/2 = 45 × 15/2 × 15 = 675/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/30 + 15/30 = 675 + 15/30 = 690/30
5. 690/30 simplified gives 23/1
6. So, 45/2 + 15/30 = 23/1

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