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Add 24/16 and 5/81

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 5/81

24/16 + 5/81 is 253/162.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   24/16 = 24 × 81/16 × 81 = 1944/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1296 + 80/1296 = 1944 + 80/1296 = 2024/1296
5. 2024/1296 simplified gives 253/162
6. So, 24/16 + 5/81 = 253/162
   In mixed form: 191/162

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