How Do You Solve a Rational Equation by Adding Fractions?

How Do You Solve a Rational Equation by Adding Fractions?

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Want some extra practice solving rational equations? This tutorial gives you just that! You'll see how to solve a rational equation containing rational expressions with common denominators. Then, you'll see how to solve an equation containing rational expressions with unlike denominators. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • rational
  • rational expression
  • variable
  • variables
  • fraction
  • algebraic fraction
  • fractions
  • similar denominator
  • same denominator
  • add fractions
  • least common denominator
  • lcd
  • excluded value

Background Tutorials

  • Fraction Basics

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

  • Solving One-Step Equations

  • Proportion Definitions

      • What's a Proportion?What's a Proportion?

      What's a Proportion?

      The idea of proportions is that a ratio can be written in many ways and still be equal to the same value. That's why proportions are actually equations with equal ratios. This is a bit of a tricky definition, so make sure to watch the tutorial!

  • Solving Rational Equations

      • What's a Rational Equation?What's a Rational Equation?

      What's a Rational Equation?

      A rational expression is a fraction with a polynomial in the numerator and denominator. If you have an equation containing rational expressions, you have a rational equation. Learn more about rational equations by watching this tutorial!

Further Exploration

  • Solving Rational Equations