Express as a simplified rational number:
(a)
a.
The simplified form of the rational number.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The simplified form is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
b.
The simplified form of the rational number.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The sum of the given rational numbers is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculate the LCM of the
The sum of the given rational numbers is
c.
The simplified form of the given rational number.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The difference of the given rational numbers is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculate the LCM of the
The difference of the given rational numbers is
d.
The simplified form of the given rational number.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The simplified form is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Use formula and multiply the reciprocal of
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 1 Solutions
Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Classic Edition
- Express these fractions as equivalent fractions having the lowest common denominator. 11. 12,34,512arrow_forwardExpress 14,56, and 712as equivalent fractions having the lowest common denominator.arrow_forwardRewrite as equivalent rational expressions with denominator (x+3)(x+5)(x+6) : xx2+8x+15 , 5x2+9x+18 .arrow_forward
- Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic GeometryAlgebraISBN:9781133382119Author:SwokowskiPublisher:CengageAlgebra: Structure And Method, Book 1AlgebraISBN:9780395977224Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. ColePublisher:McDougal LittellHolt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition...AlgebraISBN:9780547587776Author:HOLT MCDOUGALPublisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL
- Mathematics For Machine TechnologyAdvanced MathISBN:9781337798310Author:Peterson, John.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Intermediate AlgebraAlgebraISBN:9781285195728Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. SchwittersPublisher:Cengage LearningAlgebra for College StudentsAlgebraISBN:9781285195780Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. SchwittersPublisher:Cengage Learning