SOLUTION: how do you solve this problem? x+x _

SOLUTION: how do you solve this problem? x+x _ _ 5 7

Question 173299: how do you solve this problem?
x+x
_ _
5 7
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Take note that the LCD is 35.

Multiply the first fraction by

Multiply the second fraction by

Combine the fractions (this is now possible since the denominators are equal)

Add

So
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x
_ _
5 7
------
(x/5) + (x/7)
= (7x + 5x)35
= 12x/35
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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