Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 347: 80

Answer

$\dfrac{61}{91}$

Work Step by Step

The fractions are not similar since they have different denominators. Make them similar fractions using their LCD (least common denominator). The denominators are both prime numbers therefore their LCD is their product, which is 91. Convert each fraction using the LCD as denominator to have: $=\dfrac{5(7)}{13(7)}+\dfrac{2(13)}{7(13)} \\\\=\dfrac{35}{91}+\dfrac{26}{91} \\\\=\dfrac{61}{91}$
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