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To solve the expression \( \frac{4}{15} + \frac{1}{3} \), we start by finding a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 3 is 15.
Now we'll rewrite \( \frac{1}{3} \) with a denominator of 15:
\[
\frac{1}{3} = \frac{1 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \frac{5}{15}
\]
Now we can add the two fractions:
\[
\frac{4}{15} + \frac{5}{15} = \frac{4 + 5}{15} = \frac{9}{15}
\]
Next, we can simplify \( \frac{9}{15} \) by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3:
\[
\frac{9 \div 3}{15 \div 3} = \frac{3}{5}
\]
Thus, the final result of \( \frac{4}{15} + \frac{1}{3} \) is \( \frac{3}{5} \).
If you meant to compare this result to options A through D, it is clear that:
- **A:** \( \frac{5}{18} \)
- **B:** \( \frac{5}{3} \)
- **C:** \( \frac{4}{5} \)
- **D:** \( \frac{3}{5} \)
The correct answer is **D: \( \frac{3}{5} \)**.