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What is the numerator for the following rational expression?

[tex]\[
\frac{3}{k} + \frac{5}{k} = \frac{?}{k}
\][/tex]



Answer :

To determine the numerator for the expression

[tex]\[ \frac{3}{k} + \frac{5}{k} \][/tex]

we need to follow these steps:

1. Identify the fractions: We have two fractions, [tex]\(\frac{3}{k}\)[/tex] and [tex]\(\frac{5}{k}\)[/tex].

2. Common Denominator: Both fractions have the same denominator, [tex]\(k\)[/tex]. Since the denominators are identical, we can directly add the numerators.

3. Add the Numerators: Simply add the numerators of the two fractions.
[tex]\[ 3 + 5 \][/tex]

Adding these two numbers gives us:
[tex]\[ 3 + 5 = 8 \][/tex]

4. Form the New Fraction: The result of adding the numerators will be the numerator of the new fraction. So, we now have:
[tex]\[ \frac{8}{k} \][/tex]

Thus, the numerator for the rational expression [tex]\(\frac{3}{k} + \frac{5}{k}\)[/tex] is [tex]\(8\)[/tex].

Finally, the expression can be rewritten as:
[tex]\[ \frac{3}{k} + \frac{5}{k} = \frac{8}{k} \][/tex]

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