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Add 15/27 and 15/9

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

15/27 + 15/9 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   15/9 = 15 × 3/9 × 3 = 45/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/27 + 45/27 = 15 + 45/27 = 60/27
5. 60/27 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 15/27 + 15/9 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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