Question

Make sure the fraction is fully reduced:
3y/13 + 7y/26

Answer 1

`(y)/(2)`

Explanation:

The LCD of 13 and 26 is 26.

`(3y)/(13) + (7y)/(26) =`

`= (2 * 3y)/(2 * 13) + (7y)/(26)`

`= (6y)/(26) + (7y)/(26)`

`= (13y)/(26)`

`= (y)/(2)`