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Add 8/30 and 15/8

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

8/30 + 15/8 is 257/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/120 + 225/120 = 32 + 225/120 = 257/120
5. So, 8/30 + 15/8 = 257/120
   In mixed form: 217/120

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