Add 16/21 and 2/60
16/21 + 2/60 is 167/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
16/21 = 16 × 20/21 × 20 = 320/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
320/420 + 14/420 = 320 + 14/420 = 334/420 - 334/420 simplified gives 167/210
- So, 16/21 + 2/60 = 167/210
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