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Add 45/70 and 35/16

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

45/70 + 35/16 is 317/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/560 + 1225/560 = 360 + 1225/560 = 1585/560
5. 1585/560 simplified gives 317/112
6. So, 45/70 + 35/16 = 317/112
   In mixed form: 293/112

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