SOLUTION: I need help adding the following fraction.
y / (x2 - xy) - x / (y2 – xy)
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Question 308597: I need help adding the following fraction.
y / (x2 - xy) - x / (y2 – xy)
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, factor the denominators so you can find the LCD.
The next step is a nice "trick" to help find the LCD. Multiply the numerator and denominator of the second fraction by -1, which makes the second denominator look more like the first one!
Now, the .
Multiply the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by y, and the second fraction by x:
The numerator does NOT factor, so the fraction does NOT reduce!!
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