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Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions — Quiz

Question 2 • Mathematics III

What is the common denominator of 1 over A plus 1 over b in the complex fraction the fraction with numerator 1 over A minus 1 over b and denominator 1 over A plus 1 over b ?

Answer
A
A b
B
A minus b
C
A squared b squared
D
A plus b

Explanation

The terms 1/A and 1/b have denominators A and b. Their least common denominator is the product Ab, so each fraction can be rewritten with denominator Ab: 1/A = b/(Ab) and 1/b = A/(Ab). Therefore, the common denominator is Ab, choice A.

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