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Add 16/9 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 35/72

16/9 + 35/72 is 163/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/72 + 35/72 = 128 + 35/72 = 163/72
5. So, 16/9 + 35/72 = 163/72
   In mixed form: 219/72

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