SOLUTION: How do I Add rational expressions? I was out sick all week and have no notes to go off of. Please help. The problem is below. (6/(8p-20))+(3/(8p-20))

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Question 868818: How do I Add rational expressions? I was out sick all week and have no notes to go off of. Please help. The problem is below.
(6/(8p-20))+(3/(8p-20))

Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Q:
%286%2F%288p-20%29%29%2B%283%2F%288p-20%29%29
A:
Since the denominators of both fractions are the same, we just add the numerators and copy the common denominator. The answer is
%286+%2B+3%29%2F%288p+-+20%29 or highlight%289%2F%288p+-+20%29%29