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Add 6/16 and 5/81

6/16 + 5/81 is 283/648.

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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,
   6/16 = 6 × 81/16 × 81 = 486/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/1296 + 80/1296 = 486 + 80/1296 = 566/1296
5. 566/1296 simplified gives 283/648
6. So, 6/16 + 5/81 = 283/648

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