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Add 81/50 and 90/16

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

81/50 + 90/16 is 1449/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   81/50 = 81 × 8/50 × 8 = 648/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   90/16 = 90 × 25/16 × 25 = 2250/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/400 + 2250/400 = 648 + 2250/400 = 2898/400
5. 2898/400 simplified gives 1449/200
6. So, 81/50 + 90/16 = 1449/200
   In mixed form: 749/200

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