Add the Rational Expressions $$\frac { x - 4 } { 6 } + \frac { x + 8 } { 7 }$$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Add the rational expressions. Be sure to express your answer in simplest form. $$\frac { x - 4 } { 6 } + \frac { x + 8 } { 7 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 36 } { 13 x + 20 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 13 x - 76 } { 42 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 13 x + 20 } { 42 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 13 x - 20 } { 42 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 2 x + 20 } { 13 }\)

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