SOLUTION: Simplify (1/x + 1/y)^2 i know its x^2 + 2 xy + y^2 but the fractions are throwing me

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Question 157045: Simplify
(1/x + 1/y)^2
i know its x^2 + 2 xy + y^2 but the fractions are throwing me

Answer by SAT Math Tutor(36)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When you have fractions, you square the numerator and denominator so here you get:

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