How do you simplify #2/(3a)+5/a#? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Addition of Rational Numbers 1 Answer Jumbotron Jun 21, 2018 #17/3a# Explanation: #2/(3a) + 5/a# Taking their LCM; #(2 xx a + 5 xx 3a)/(3a^2)# #(2a + 15a)/(3a^2)# #(17a)/(3a^2)# #(17 xx a)/(3a xx a)# #(17 xx cancela)/(3a xx cancela)# #17/3a# Answer link Related questions How do you add rational numbers? How do you write fractions with a common denominator? How do you write mixed fractions into improper fractions? How do you write #11 2/3# into an improper fraction? How do you add #4 1/7 + 2/7#? How do you add #3/5+2/8#? How do you change fractions into decimals? How do you find the sum of #2.5+2.57+3.1#? How do you calculate #18/12 - 7/9#? How do you write 5 into an improper fraction? See all questions in Addition of Rational Numbers Impact of this question 2309 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License