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Add 50/81 and 25/16

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

50/81 + 25/16 is 2825/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   50/81 = 50 × 16/81 × 16 = 800/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   25/16 = 25 × 81/16 × 81 = 2025/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/1296 + 2025/1296 = 800 + 2025/1296 = 2825/1296
5. So, 50/81 + 25/16 = 2825/1296
   In mixed form: 2233/1296

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