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Add 35/4 and 75/16

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

35/4 + 75/16 is 215/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   35/4 = 35 × 4/4 × 4 = 140/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   75/16 = 75 × 1/16 × 1 = 75/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/16 + 75/16 = 140 + 75/16 = 215/16
5. So, 35/4 + 75/16 = 215/16
   In mixed form: 137/16

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