Add 16/81 and 49/80
16/81 + 49/80 is 5249/6480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
16/81 = 16 × 80/81 × 80 = 1280/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
49/80 = 49 × 81/80 × 81 = 3969/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/6480 + 3969/6480 = 1280 + 3969/6480 = 5249/6480 - So, 16/81 + 49/80 = 5249/6480
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