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Add 9/4 and 35/16

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

9/4 + 35/16 is 71/16.

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,
   9/4 = 9 × 4/4 × 4 = 36/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   35/16 = 35 × 1/16 × 1 = 35/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/16 + 35/16 = 36 + 35/16 = 71/16
5. So, 9/4 + 35/16 = 71/16
   In mixed form: 47/16

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