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Rational Equations

A rational equation is an equation that contains one or more rational expressions.

Here are three examples of rational equations. 3

The first step in solving a rational equation is to find the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions in the equation.

Procedure

To Find the LCD of the Fractions in an Equation

Step 1 Factor each denominator.

Step 2 List each factor the greatest number of times that it appears in any one of the denominators.

Step 3 Multiply the factors in the list.

Example 1

Find the LCD of the fractions in this equation:

Solution

Step 1 Factor each denominator.	x² - 4 2x x² + 2x	= (x + 2)(x - 2) = 2 Â· x = x(x + 2)
Step 2 List each factor the greatest number of times that it appears in any one of the denominators.	x + 2, x - 2, 2, x
Step 3 Multiply the factors in the list.	2x(x + 2)(x - 2)
So, the LCD is 2x(x + 2)(x - 2).