Math 8

Operations on RAE
“Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be proud, but be
willing to associate with people
of low position. Do not be
conceited.”
Romans 12:16
Determine the least
common multiple
8 and 3
16 and 4
2 and 9
10 and 15
9 and 4
 Operations on RAE:
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING RAE
(with different denominator)
 OBJECTIVES
• add and subtract rational expressions with
different denominator;
• identify least common denominator of a
rational algebraic expression and perform
completely addition and subtraction of RAE;
and
• recognize humbleness as a greatest wealth in
life.
 Operations on RAE:
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING RAE
(with different denominator)
DIFFERENT DENOMINATORS
If the denominators are different, first find the
least common
denominator. Write all rational
expressions with this LCD, and then
add or subtract the numerators. Place the
result over the common
denominator.
WHAT IS LCD?
 FINDING LCD
Finding the Least Common Denominator

Step 1 Factor each denominator.

Step 2 Find the least common denominator. The LCD is the

product of all different factors from each denominator, with each
factor raised to the greatest power that occurs in the denominator.
Determine the least
common multiple
8 and 3
16 and 4
2 and 9
10 and 15
9 and 4
 ACTIVITY

Individual Activity
Identify the LCM of the following.
ASSIGNMENT
Worktext
Page 44 (B. 17-20)
“Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be proud, but be
willing to associate with people
of low position. Do not be
conceited.”
Romans 12:16