Home > Algebra > Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

How do you simplify #3/(7n)+2/(7n)#?

Answer 1

Eli Assouline

See a solution process below:

Because both fraction are over a common denominator we can add the numerators over the common denominator:

#3/(7n) + 2/(7n) => (3 + 2)/(7n) => 5/(7n)#

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer 2

Jace Anderson

To simplify the expression 3/(7n) + 2/(7n), you can combine the two fractions by finding a common denominator, which in this case is 7n. Adding the numerators, the simplified expression is (3 + 2)/(7n), which simplifies further to 5/(7n).

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.