SOLUTION: Add and Simplify ((4r)/(r^2-64))+((r)/(r-8)) Thank you I really need help with this!!!

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Question 144595: Add and Simplify
((4r)/(r^2-64))+((r)/(r-8))
Thank you I really need help with this!!!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find the LCD, Least Common Denominator. It's r^2-64, since that's equal to (r-8) times (r+8).
Multiply NUM and DEN of the 2nd fraction by (r+8)
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