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How Do You Add Two Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator?

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You have two algebraic fractions to add together so what do you do now? You say yippee because they have a common denominator. This means that all you have to do is combine the like terms in the numerators. This would be a good segment to view before teaching the subtraction of rational expressions.

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Concepts
addition, algebraic fractions, rational expressions, common denominators, fractions, like terms, simplifying expressions, numerators, polynomials, simplest terms, simplifying
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rational expression, fraction, algebraic fraction, common denominator, polynomial, numerator, add, simplest form, like terms, math
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Resource Details
Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:41
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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