Question

Simplify the given expression, Add and subtract rational expressions. (1/4x^2)+(6/2x+5)

Answer 1

(1 + 12x + 20x^2) / 4x^2

Answer 2

you'll need a common denominator of (4x^2)(2x + 5)

so you need to cross multiply each fraction

\[\frac{(2x + 5) + 6(4x^2)}{4x^2(2x + 5)}\]

and just simplify this expression

Answer 3

the common factor would have to be LCM right ?

Answer 4

I misread your formula. The other answer posted is correct.