SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this equation: {{ (5-(1/(a+1))/3+(2/(a+1)) }}}

SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this equation: {{ (5-(1/(a+1))/3+(2/(a+1)) }}}

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Question 68650: Please help me simplify this equation: {{ (5-(1/(a+1))/3+(2/(a+1)) }}}
Answer by rmromero(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

To simplify Rational expression is to multiply the numerator and denominator by the LCD (Least Common Denominator)
LCD = a+1

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