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Add 16/49 and 28/81

16/49 + 28/81 is 2668/3969.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   16/49 = 16 × 81/49 × 81 = 1296/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   28/81 = 28 × 49/81 × 49 = 1372/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/3969 + 1372/3969 = 1296 + 1372/3969 = 2668/3969
5. So, 16/49 + 28/81 = 2668/3969

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