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Add 35/45 and 81/16

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 5 1/16

35/45 + 81/16 is 841/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   81/16 = 81 × 45/16 × 45 = 3645/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/720 + 3645/720 = 560 + 3645/720 = 4205/720
5. 4205/720 simplified gives 841/144
6. So, 35/45 + 81/16 = 841/144
   In mixed form: 5121/144

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