SOLUTION: How do I get the least common denominator out of these 2 fractions? 4/x-3+2/3-x

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Question 28852: How do I get the least common denominator out of these 2 fractions?
4/x-3+2/3-x

Answer by stanbon(57361) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You have to see that 3-x=-(x-3)
So rewriting the equation you get:
4/(x-3) -2/(x-3)
The common denominator is (x-3)
The result is 2/(x-3)
Cheers,
Stan H.