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Add 2/15 and 6/18

2/15 + 6/18 is 7/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/90 + 30/90 = 12 + 30/90 = 42/90
5. 42/90 simplified gives 7/15
6. So, 2/15 + 6/18 = 7/15

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