SOLUTION: Converting to LCD I think I confused my self on this one. Please Help. 4/x-y , 5x/2y-2x I came up with x-y and 2(y-x) as my LCD. I'm stuck, I don't know how to solve any futher

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Converting to LCD I think I confused my self on this one. Please Help. 4/x-y , 5x/2y-2x I came up with x-y and 2(y-x) as my LCD. I'm stuck, I don't know how to solve any futher      Log On


   



Question 194225: Converting to LCD
I think I confused my self on this one. Please Help.
4/x-y , 5x/2y-2x
I came up with x-y and 2(y-x) as my LCD.
I'm stuck, I don't know how to solve any futher. Help.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/x-y , 5x/2y-2x
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Rearrange the 2nd denominator:
4/(x-y) , -5x/(2(x-y))
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Then the lcd is 2(x-y)
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Note: y-x = -(x-y)
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Cheers,
Stan H.