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Add 49/21 and 81/16

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 5 1/16

49/21 + 81/16 is 355/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   49/21 = 49 × 16/21 × 16 = 784/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   81/16 = 81 × 21/16 × 21 = 1701/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/336 + 1701/336 = 784 + 1701/336 = 2485/336
5. 2485/336 simplified gives 355/48
6. So, 49/21 + 81/16 = 355/48
   In mixed form: 719/48

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