Add 60/72 and 16/84
60/72 + 16/84 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
16/84 = 16 × 6/84 × 6 = 96/504 - Add the two like fractions:
420/504 + 96/504 = 420 + 96/504 = 516/504 - 516/504 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 60/72 + 16/84 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/72+32/84 60/72+48/84 60/72+80/84