Add 16/56 and 60/72
16/56 + 60/72 is 47/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 420/504 = 144 + 420/504 = 564/504 - 564/504 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 16/56 + 60/72 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/56+60/72 48/56+60/72 80/56+60/72