Addition and Subtraction

of Rational Expression
Like Denominators

Tornado

What is the sum of the

diameter of the top
and the diameter of
the bottom of the
tornado?
What is the difference
between the diameter
of the top and the
bottom?

Addition of
Fraction

Subtraction of
Fraction

Addition of Rational
Expression
If a, b and c represents real
number,

Subtraction of Rational
Expression
If a, b and c represents real
number,

Tornado Problem #1

Tornado Problem #2

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

Example 4:

Assignment
Perform the indicated
operation. Simplify when
possible.
1.

2.

3.