SOLUTION: How do I correct the error in this formula? x/y + x/3 =x/(y+3)

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Question 1047166: How do I correct the error in this formula?
x/y + x/3 =x/(y+3)

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/y + x/3 =x/(y+3)
The common denominator is 3y, not (y+3)
(3x+xy)/(3y)

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