SOLUTION: Hi, please help me simplify this fraction. 8x/3 - 3x+2/6. I just need to simplify the numbers, like combining like terms. I got: 16x/6 - 3x+2/6 And I didn't know

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Question 526909: Hi,
please help me simplify this fraction.
8x/3 - 3x+2/6.
I just need to simplify the numbers, like combining like terms.
I got:
16x/6 - 3x+2/6
And I didn't know what to do from there.
Thanks.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simplify this fraction.
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You have the denominators the same, therefore you can:
Place over a single denominator. combine like terms:
= =
:
Note when there is a negative between the fractions, place the numerator in brackets.
then when you remove the brackets remember to change the sign inside the brackets

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