Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 2r+3rs
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator for the fractions2r and 3rs. The common denominator for 2 and 3 is 6. We will rewrite both fractions with the common denominator of 6.
Rewrite fractions: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.2r can be written as 2×3r×3=63r.3rs can be written as 3×2rs×2=62rs.
Add fractions: Add the two fractions with the common denominator.(\frac{\(3\)r}{\(6\)}) + (\frac{\(2\)rs}{\(6\)}) = (\frac{\(3\)r + \(2\)rs}{\(6\)})\.
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator if possible.\(\newlineIn this case, the numerator 3r+2rs cannot be simplified further because there are no common factors that can be factored out.
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The simplified expression is (3r+2rs)/6.
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