Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 7 - Algebraic Fractions - 7.3 - Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions - Problem Set 7.3 - Page 292: 83

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She is correct, but she should have used 24 for a common denominator instead of 96. After all, while any common denominator is valid, it is best to use the lease common denominator, for this will make the process of solving the problem more simple.
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