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Math 102

7.3 – Adding and Subtracting Rationals with Like Denominators

Adding / Subtracting with like denominators -

            Steps:

            1.)  Combine the rationals into ONE rational.

            2.)  Combine like terms in the numerator & write in standard form.

            3.)  Simplify the remaining rational.

Ex.:

1.)                                              2.)                  

3.)                                       4.)