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Add 15/35 and 54/16

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

15/35 + 54/16 is 213/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/560 + 1890/560 = 240 + 1890/560 = 2130/560
5. 2130/560 simplified gives 213/56
6. So, 15/35 + 54/16 = 213/56
   In mixed form: 345/56

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