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Add 48/16 and 6/81

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 6/81

48/16 + 6/81 is 83/27.

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,
   48/16 = 48 × 81/16 × 81 = 3888/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   6/81 = 6 × 16/81 × 16 = 96/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/1296 + 96/1296 = 3888 + 96/1296 = 3984/1296
5. 3984/1296 simplified gives 83/27
6. So, 48/16 + 6/81 = 83/27
   In mixed form: 32/27

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