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Add 16/81 and 9/50

16/81 + 9/50 is 1529/4050.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   16/81 = 16 × 50/81 × 50 = 800/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   9/50 = 9 × 81/50 × 81 = 729/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/4050 + 729/4050 = 800 + 729/4050 = 1529/4050
5. So, 16/81 + 9/50 = 1529/4050

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