$\"\"$

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The rational expression is $\"\"$ .

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Find the sum.

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$\"\"$ (Write $\"\"$ using the LCD)

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$\"\"$ (Multiply)

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$\"\"$ (The common denominator is $\"\"$ )

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$\"\"$ .

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Therefore, the sum of the rational expression is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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$\"\"$ .