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Add 8/15 and 2/30

8/15 + 2/30 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/30 + 2/30 = 16 + 2/30 = 18/30
  5. 18/30 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 8/15 + 2/30 = 3/5

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