SOLUTION: This question was on a rational expressions quiz. Sorry if this doesnt belong under this topic. Expressed as a single fraction, what is (1/x+1) + (1/x)?

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Question 666836: This question was on a rational expressions quiz. Sorry if this doesnt belong under this topic.

Expressed as a single fraction, what is (1/x+1) + (1/x)?

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just the same as adding any pair of fractions. Find and convert to the Lowest Common Denominator, then add the numerators once the denominators are equal. These denominators have no factors in common, so the LCD is just the product of the two denominators.

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