This week we learnt and practiced adding and subtracting rational expressions
Adding and subtracting rational expressions works a lot like normal integer fractions except you must state restrictions and be aware of variables.
With both, you get a common denominator with the lowest common multiple of the denominator.
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LCD ->
With adding, you must get the common denominator then add the numerators.
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With subtracting, it’s the same as adding but to make it easier, distribute the negative sign into the next fraction.
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