SOLUTION: How do I solve this? (5/4 a^2-3a-1/2)+(3/8 a^2+1/2a+2) and this (1/2 x^2 y+1/3 xy-1)+(x^2 y-2/3 xy+5) I find difficult when it has fraction. :( thank you!

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: How do I solve this? (5/4 a^2-3a-1/2)+(3/8 a^2+1/2a+2) and this (1/2 x^2 y+1/3 xy-1)+(x^2 y-2/3 xy+5) I find difficult when it has fraction. :( thank you!       Log On


   

Question 893536: How do I solve this? (5/4 a^2-3a-1/2)+(3/8 a^2+1/2a+2) and this (1/2 x^2 y+1/3 xy-1)+(x^2 y-2/3 xy+5) I find difficult when it has fraction. :( thank you!


Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Gather like terms,

Now get a common denominator for each group of sums,



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