document.write( "Question 99444: This problem also includes complex fractions. I simply forget one rule about adding exponents. The equation is . So far I have found the common denominator which is 20x^3. My problem is adding the exponents in the numerator and then simplifying the solution. Would you please help me? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #72338 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6/4x^2 + 2/5x \n" ); document.write( "The least common denominator is 20x^2 \n" ); document.write( "Rewrite each fraction with the lcd as its denominator: \n" ); document.write( "6*5/lck + 2*4x/lcd \n" ); document.write( "Combine the numerators over the lcd: \n" ); document.write( "[30+8x]/lcd \n" ); document.write( "Factor: \n" ); document.write( "[2(15+4x)]/lcd \n" ); document.write( "Final answer: \n" ); document.write( "(15+4x)/10x^2 \n" ); document.write( "======================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |