Power/AC Adapter for MacBook Pro

I have both a MacBook and a Macbook Pro computer. My Pro AC adapter is broken. Can I use my MacBook adapter on my MacBook Pro?
The MacBook is a 60W and the Pro was a 85W adapter.

Although it will work you do run a certain risk of overloading the adapter because it cannot both run the computer and charge the battery. You should get a replacement for the MBP. You can use the MB adapter while waiting for the replacement, but be sure to monitor how hot it gets. Obviously it was not designed for the MBP.

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