SOLUTION: Can you help me with this problem? Again, I am having touble with the common denominator. (4y/y^2+6y+5)+(2y/y^2-1) Thanks!

Question 132000: Can you help me with this problem? Again, I am having touble with the common denominator.
(4y/y^2+6y+5)+(2y/y^2-1)
Thanks!
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4y/y^2+6y+5)+(2y/y^2-1)

The LCD =

Combine numerators:

Reduce the fraction:

Nice Problem!!!

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