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Add 35/16 and 9/4

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

35/16 + 9/4 is 71/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 4 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   35/16 = 35 × 1/16 × 1 = 35/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   9/4 = 9 × 4/4 × 4 = 36/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/16 + 36/16 = 35 + 36/16 = 71/16
5. So, 35/16 + 9/4 = 71/16
   In mixed form: 47/16

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