Algebra 1; adding rational expressions

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-8/3x^2+11/3x^2 ; negative eight over three ex squared plus eleven over three ex squared. please simplify this problem i do not know how to do!

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Explanation & Answer

- 8/3x^2 + 11/3x^2

The L.C.M is 3x^2 then

= (- 8 * 3x^2 + 11 * 3x^2) / 3x^2

= (- 24x^2 + 33x^2) / 3x^2

= 9x^2 / 3x^2

Now x^2 will cancel x^2, then

= 9 / 3

Now

= 3


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