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Add 6/30 and 15/80

6/30 + 15/80 is 31/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/240 + 45/240 = 48 + 45/240 = 93/240
5. 93/240 simplified gives 31/80
6. So, 6/30 + 15/80 = 31/80

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