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Add 50/81 and 4/9

50/81 + 4/9 is 86/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 9 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   50/81 = 50 × 1/81 × 1 = 50/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   4/9 = 4 × 9/9 × 9 = 36/81
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/81 + 36/81 = 50 + 36/81 = 86/81
5. So, 50/81 + 4/9 = 86/81
   In mixed form: 15/81

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