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Add 35/36 and 48/16

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 3 0/16

35/36 + 48/16 is 143/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   48/16 = 48 × 9/16 × 9 = 432/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/144 + 432/144 = 140 + 432/144 = 572/144
5. 572/144 simplified gives 143/36
6. So, 35/36 + 48/16 = 143/36
   In mixed form: 335/36

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