Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 8 - Rational Functions - 8-5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 539: 26

Answer

$\dfrac{y}{x + y}$

Work Step by Step

Do the addition in the denominator first. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of the two terms of the denominator: $\dfrac{1}{\frac{y}{y} + \frac{x}{y}}$ Perform the addition in the denominator: $=\dfrac{1}{\frac{x + y}{y}}$ Rewrite this fraction as a division problem: $=1 \div \dfrac{x + y}{y}$ To divide one fraction by another, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction: $=1 \times \frac{y}{x + y}$ Multiply to simplify: $=\dfrac{y}{x + y}$
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