Add 60/63 and 16/24
60/63 + 16/24 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
60/63 = 60 × 8/63 × 8 = 480/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
16/24 = 16 × 21/24 × 21 = 336/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 336/504 = 480 + 336/504 = 816/504 - 816/504 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 60/63 + 16/24 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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