Basic algebra denominator: simplify 1 x + 1 2 I'm stuck wondering what to do with 1 x + 1 2 Is it 2 + x 2 x or x + 2 2 x ...why?

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Basic algebra denominator: simplify        1    x    +      1    2  I&#039;m stuck wondering what to do with       1    x    +      1    2  Is it             2      +      x              2      x       or             x      +      2              2      x      ...why?

plodno8n · Accepted Answer

1    x    +      1    2    =      2          2      x        +      x          2      x      We have multiplied the first fraction&#039;s numerator and denominator by 2.We have multiplied the second fraction&#039;s numerator and denominator by x.      2          2      x        +      x          2      x        =            2      +      x              2      x      The two fractions you have put are actually equal to eachother.You&#039;ve got the answer right, don&#039;t worry!

rose2904ks · Accepted Answer

To simplify       1    x    +      1    2  , we note that the common denominator is   2  x, thus      1    x    +      1    2    =            2      +      x              2      x

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