Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominator - Exercise Set - Page 510: 73

Answer

The first step is to simplify each of the expressions. There might be one common term that is in each expression.

Work Step by Step

If there are terms that are not the common term (but are in either of the expressions), then those terms--along with the common term--make the LCD.
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