Add 16/84 and 6/60
16/84 + 6/60 is 61/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
80/420 + 42/420 = 80 + 42/420 = 122/420 - 122/420 simplified gives 61/210
- So, 16/84 + 6/60 = 61/210
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