Operations with algebraic fractions

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Adding algebraic fractions requires a common denominator; domain restrictions come from all original denominators.

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Prerequisites: Algebraic-fraction domain and numerical fractions

Goal: Use common denominators while preserving domain restrictions.

What you need to know before the exercises

In this lesson: Use common denominators while preserving domain restrictions.

How to proceed: Find the domain restrictions first; then use a common denominator and multiply each numerator by its missing factor.

You can already assume: Algebraic-fraction domain and numerical fractions.

Try it now

Build the common denominator and resulting numerator.

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How to reason

Find the domain restrictions first; then use a common denominator and multiply each numerator by its missing factor.

Data / situation: 1/x + 1/(x+4)

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1. What is the common denominator? 2. What is the numerator after using the common denominator? 3. Which values are excluded?

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