Question

Algebra 1 question: What is the sum

Answer 1

hint:
the least common multiple between 2b and 2, is 2b.
is it ok?

Answer 2

what do you mean by "is it ok"

Answer 3

lol

Answer 4

if you also think that the least common multiple is 2b

Answer 5

oh, if i had to guess i wouldve said 2

Answer 6

do you think that the least common multiple is 2b?

Answer 7

but i also really suck at algebra so im not sure

Answer 8

maybe im thinking least common factor...

Answer 9

yeah i would say 2b for LCM

Answer 10

I think taht the least common multiuple is 2b
since we have to pick all common factors and uncommon factors with the highest exponent. Now our factors are:
2 and b
so we have to pick both, then we have:
least common multiple = 2*b=2b

Answer 11

do you remember that rule?

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

now, in order to sum your fraction, we can write this:
\[\Large \frac{1}{{2b}} + \frac{b}{2} = \frac{{1 + b \times b}}{{2b}}\]

Answer 14

fractions*