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Adding and Subtracting Rational Exprsesions
VIII. Radical Expressions and Equations: Lecture 2 | 51:53 min
In this followup lesson, you will learn Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions. You start with the Least Common Multiple (LCM) before moving into Adding and Subtracting. There, you will cover the Least Common Denominator (LCD) and Equivalent Fractions. Lastly, you will finish with Simplifying Complex Fractions.
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Exprsesions
To add or subtract: first, find the LCM of the denominators. Then adjust the numerator and denominator of each fraction so that its denominator is the LCM. Finally, add or subtract the numerators and simplify the result.
Most of the time, the result will not simplify.
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Carleen Eaton
Grant Fraser

