SOLUTION: Correct the error in the formula: x/y + x/3 = x/(y + 3)

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Question 1075358: Correct the error in the formula:
x/y + x/3 = x/(y + 3)

Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/y + x/3 = (x/y) + (x/3) = ((3x+xy) / 3y) = (x(3+y) / 3y)
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