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Add 50/16 and 2/81

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2/81

50/16 + 2/81 is 2041/648.

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,
    50/16 = 50 × 81/16 × 81 = 4050/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1296 + 32/1296 = 4050 + 32/1296 = 4082/1296
  5. 4082/1296 simplified gives 2041/648
  6. So, 50/16 + 2/81 = 2041/648
    In mixed form: 397/648

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