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Add 10/81 and 30/16

1st number: 10/81, 2nd number: 1 14/16

10/81 + 30/16 is 1295/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    10/81 = 10 × 16/81 × 16 = 160/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
    30/16 = 30 × 81/16 × 81 = 2430/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1296 + 2430/1296 = 160 + 2430/1296 = 2590/1296
  5. 2590/1296 simplified gives 1295/648
  6. So, 10/81 + 30/16 = 1295/648
    In mixed form: 1647/648

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