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Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 091

For the sum \(\dfrac{a}{4}+\dfrac{a}{2}\), simplify and write an equivalent algebraic fraction.  (2 marks)

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\(\dfrac{3a}{4}\)

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\(\dfrac{a}{4}+\dfrac{a}{2}\) \(=\dfrac{a}{4}+\dfrac{a}{2}\times \dfrac{2}{2}\)
  \(=\dfrac{a}{4}+\dfrac{2a}{4}\)
  \(=\dfrac{3a}{4}\)

Filed Under: Algebraic Fractions Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4697-30-Add/Subtract

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