SOLUTION: How do I turn this -(7x-8y)/4x+(x+2y)/6x+3 into a single fraction?

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Question 943732: How do I turn this -(7x-8y)/4x+(x+2y)/6x+3 into a single fraction?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simple fraction skills from elementary school.

Assuming you have this:
-%287x-8y%29%2F%284x%29%2B%28x%2B2y%29%2F%286x%29%2B3
the lowest common denominator is 12x. Bring all rational expressions to higher terms to use denominator 12x.



%28-%287x-8y%29%283%29%2B%28x%2B2y%29%2A2%2B36x%29%2F%2812x%29

Continue working with the numerator, and... then simplify if possible.