SOLUTION: Hello I need to add these two fractions together. However, the variable is confusing me. -1/6x + 1/4

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Question 204852: Hello I need to add these two fractions together.
However, the variable is confusing me.
-1/6x + 1/4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
add these two fractions together.
However, the variable is confusing me.
(-1/6)x + 1/4
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You cannot add them as they are not "like" terms.
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It would be like trying to add apples and oranges.
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Cheers,
Stan H.