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Add 6/15 and 15/9

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

6/15 + 15/9 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   6/15 = 6 × 3/15 × 3 = 18/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/45 + 75/45 = 18 + 75/45 = 93/45
5. 93/45 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 6/15 + 15/9 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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