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Add 40/18 and 16/81

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 16/81

40/18 + 16/81 is 196/81.

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,
   40/18 = 40 × 9/18 × 9 = 360/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   16/81 = 16 × 2/81 × 2 = 32/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/162 + 32/162 = 360 + 32/162 = 392/162
5. 392/162 simplified gives 196/81
6. So, 40/18 + 16/81 = 196/81
   In mixed form: 234/81

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