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Add 35/16 and 56/63

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 56/63

35/16 + 56/63 is 443/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   35/16 = 35 × 63/16 × 63 = 2205/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1008 + 896/1008 = 2205 + 896/1008 = 3101/1008
5. 3101/1008 simplified gives 443/144
6. So, 35/16 + 56/63 = 443/144
   In mixed form: 311/144

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