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OpenStudy (kittydancer):

What steps assist with adding and subtracting rational expressions?

OpenStudy (christopher1448):

Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions. Step 1. If the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators. Place the result over the common denominator. does this help??

OpenStudy (christopher1448):

hold on

OpenStudy (christopher1448):

Step 1. If the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators. Place the result over the common denominator. If the denominators are different, first find the least common denominator. Write all rational expressions with this least common denominator, and then add or subtract the numerators. Place the result over the common denominator. Step 2. Simplify . Write all answers in lowest terms.

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