To add \( \frac{7}{15} \) and \( 17 \) as a fraction, we first need to express \( 17 \) as a fraction. This can be done by writing \( 17 \) as \( \frac{17}{1} \).
Now, we need a common denominator to add the two fractions. The common denominator for \( 15 \) and \( 1 \) is \( 15 \).
Next, we convert \( 17 \) to a fraction with a denominator of \( 15 \):
\[ 17 = \frac{17 \times 15}{1 \times 15} = \frac{255}{15} \]
Now we can add the two fractions:
\[ \frac{7}{15} + \frac{255}{15} = \frac{7 + 255}{15} = \frac{262}{15} \]
Thus, \( \frac{7}{15} + 17 \) as a fraction is:
\[ \frac{262}{15} \]
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