Add 60/25 and 16/84
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 16/84
60/25 + 16/84 is 272/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/2100 + 400/2100 = 5040 + 400/2100 = 5440/2100 - 5440/2100 simplified gives 272/105
- So, 60/25 + 16/84 = 272/105
In mixed form: 262/105
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