8.5-Add & Subtract Rational Expressions with Like Denominators
Examples: Add or Subtract
Least Common Multiples of Polynomials Factor each polynomial LCM is product of – Each factor that occurs in either polynomial – Highest power of a common factor – LCM of integers (coefficients)
Examples: Find LCM
Add & Subtract with Unlike Denominators Find common denominator (LCM) Multiply each numerator by missing factors of the common denominator Add or subtract numerators Keep common denominator Simplify if possible – Factor, cancel, reduce
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