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Add 84/16 and 35/81

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 35/81

84/16 + 35/81 is 1841/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   84/16 = 84 × 81/16 × 81 = 6804/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6804/1296 + 560/1296 = 6804 + 560/1296 = 7364/1296
5. 7364/1296 simplified gives 1841/324
6. So, 84/16 + 35/81 = 1841/324
   In mixed form: 5221/324

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