1. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Notes 9.5
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

2. Adding or Subtracting Fractions:
Step 1: Completely Factor all expressions
Step 2: Find a common denominator
Step 3: Multiply the top and bottom of one or both fractions to get the common denominator
Step 4: Add the top numbers
Step 5: Leave the common denominator

3. Simple Fractions:

4. Simple Fractions:

5. Simple Fractions:

6. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

7. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

8. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

9. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

10. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

11. Fractions with Unlike Denominators:

12. Homework:
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