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Add 8/15 and 9/30

8/15 + 9/30 is 5/6.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/30 + 9/30 = 16 + 9/30 = 25/30
  5. 25/30 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 8/15 + 9/30 = 5/6

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