Year 9 Interactive Maths - Second Edition

Addition of Algebraic Fractions

To add algebraic fractions, first express them in terms of their Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) and then add their numerators to obtain the numerator that is divided by the LCD to arrive at the answer.

Example 14

Solution:

Key Terms

lowest common denominator, LCD

Study Another Topic in Chapter 9: Rational Expressions

[ Rational Expressions ] [ Common Factor of -1 ] [ The Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) of Expressions ] [ Addition of Algebraic Fractions ] [ Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions ] [ Multiplication of Algebraic Fractions ] [ Division of Algebraic Fractions ] [ Symbols ] [ Index ]