Question

what would this be simplified?

Answer 1

you know that to add fractions, you must first have the same denominator, correct?

Answer 2

correct. so 9?

Answer 3

9 yes, but don't forget about the y's! both y values must be y^5

Answer 4

Do you know what to do now to make both fractions have the same denom?

Answer 5

i multiply something by three not sure if the 8 or 4

Answer 6

multiply the fraction on the right side by 3
also, multiply the fraction on the left side by y^2

Answer 7

would it be 6/x^2y^2 ?