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Add 2/16 and 50/81

2/16 + 50/81 is 481/648.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   2/16 = 2 × 81/16 × 81 = 162/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   50/81 = 50 × 16/81 × 16 = 800/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/1296 + 800/1296 = 162 + 800/1296 = 962/1296
5. 962/1296 simplified gives 481/648
6. So, 2/16 + 50/81 = 481/648

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