Howdy! Here are a few very handy rules of algebra. These basic rules are useful for everything from figuring out your gas mileage to acing your next math test — or even solving equations from the far reaches of theoretical physics. Happy calculating!
Two fractions with common denominators can be added by adding the numerators and leaving the denominator unchanged. Going the other direction, we can also break apart a fraction with an addition in the numerator into two fractions (each with the common denominator).
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