SOLUTION: When solving a rational equation what is the first step we must always take? Illustrate with an example how you clear the rational equation of fractions.

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Question 510881: When solving a rational equation what is the first step we must always take? Illustrate with an example how you clear the rational equation of fractions.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simply multiply both sides by the LCM of the denominators to clear the fractions.