Add 6/72 and 60/21, Solve 6/72 + 2 18/21 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 60/21

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 2 18/21

6/72 + 60/21 is 247/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
60/21 = 60 × 24/21 × 24 = 1440/504
Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 1440/504 = 42 + 1440/504 = 1482/504
1482/504 simplified gives 247/84
So, 6/72 + 60/21 = 247/84
In mixed form: 279/84

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