First, find the total number of fruits, then the number that are apples or pears.<br><br>&bull; Total fruits = 9 apples + 3 oranges + 6 pears = 18<br>&bull; Apples or pears = 9 + 6 = 15<br>&bull; Fraction = \( \frac{15}{18} = \frac{5}{6} \)<br><br>Final Answer: \(\frac{5}{6}\)