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Question from amanpreet, a student: please can you help me to simplify: 2(c-3) / 7 + 3(4c-2)/2 |
Amanpreet,
To add two fractions you need a common denominator. The denominators of these fractions are 2 and 7 so a common denominator is 2 × 7 = 14. Thus
Simplify the numerator.
Penny
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