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Add 84/16 and 18/81

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 18/81

84/16 + 18/81 is 197/36.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 81/16 × 81 = 6804/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    18/81 = 18 × 16/81 × 16 = 288/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6804/1296 + 288/1296 = 6804 + 288/1296 = 7092/1296
  5. 7092/1296 simplified gives 197/36
  6. So, 84/16 + 18/81 = 197/36
    In mixed form: 517/36

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