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Add 2/81 and 4/16

2/81 + 4/16 is 89/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
    4/16 = 4 × 81/16 × 81 = 324/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1296 + 324/1296 = 32 + 324/1296 = 356/1296
  5. 356/1296 simplified gives 89/324
  6. So, 2/81 + 4/16 = 89/324

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