How do you combine #5/x + 9/(4x)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-28T12:55:50

#5/x+9/(4x)=color(blue)(29/(4x)#

#5/x+9/(4x)#

In order to add fractions, they must have the same denominator. In this case, #4x# is the common denominator.

Multiply the fraction #5/x# by #4/4#.

#5/x*(4/4)+9/(4x)#

Simplify.

#(5*4)/(x*4)+9/(4x)#

Simplify.

#20/(4x)+9/(4x)=#

#29/(4x)#