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Add 35/2 and 75/16

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

35/2 + 75/16 is 355/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
   35/2 = 35 × 8/2 × 8 = 280/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   75/16 = 75 × 1/16 × 1 = 75/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/16 + 75/16 = 280 + 75/16 = 355/16
5. So, 35/2 + 75/16 = 355/16
   In mixed form: 223/16

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