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Add 2/18 and 16/81

2/18 + 16/81 is 25/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   2/18 = 2 × 9/18 × 9 = 18/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   16/81 = 16 × 2/81 × 2 = 32/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/162 + 32/162 = 18 + 32/162 = 50/162
5. 50/162 simplified gives 25/81
6. So, 2/18 + 16/81 = 25/81

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