Write as a single fraction.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: The common denominator is .
- Step 2: Rewrite: .
- Step 3: Add the numerators: .
Answer
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Why not the others: : numerators and denominators cannot be added across. : is , not . : the numerators were multiplied by the wrong partner denominators.
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