Add 16/4 and 4/81, Solve 4 0/4 + 4/81 as a fraction

Add 16/4 and 4/81

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 4/81

16/4 + 4/81 is 328/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
16/4 = 16 × 81/4 × 81 = 1296/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
4/81 = 4 × 4/81 × 4 = 16/324
Add the two like fractions:
1296/324 + 16/324 = 1296 + 16/324 = 1312/324
1312/324 simplified gives 328/81
So, 16/4 + 4/81 = 328/81
In mixed form: 44/81

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