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Add 24/81 and 16/50

24/81 + 16/50 is 416/675.

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,
    24/81 = 24 × 50/81 × 50 = 1200/4050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
    16/50 = 16 × 81/50 × 81 = 1296/4050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/4050 + 1296/4050 = 1200 + 1296/4050 = 2496/4050
  5. 2496/4050 simplified gives 416/675
  6. So, 24/81 + 16/50 = 416/675

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