Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{6 x - 8}{4 x - 1} + \frac{x + 3}{4 x - 1}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{6 x - 8 + x + 3}{4 x - 1}$

Step 2

Add $6 x$ and $x$ .

$\frac{7 x - 8 + 3}{4 x - 1}$

Step 3

Add $- 8$ and $3$ .

$\frac{7 x - 5}{4 x - 1}$