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Add 50/16 and 21/81

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 21/81

50/16 + 21/81 is 731/216.

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,
   21/81 = 21 × 16/81 × 16 = 336/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/1296 + 336/1296 = 4050 + 336/1296 = 4386/1296
5. 4386/1296 simplified gives 731/216
6. So, 50/16 + 21/81 = 731/216
   In mixed form: 383/216

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