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1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 4/15

45/2 + 4/15 is 683/30.

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
675/30 + 8/30 = 675 + 8/30 = 683/30
5. So, 45/2 + 4/15 = 683/30
In mixed form: 2223/30

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