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Here are two examples of simplifying rational expressions where the denominators are already the same.

Two algebra problems showing addition and subtraction of rational expressions with common denominators.

Two algebra problems showing addition and subtraction of rational expressions with common denominators.

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Let's solve each of the given problems step by step.

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Problem 7:


$$
\frac{4y}{y-3} - \frac{5y}{y-3} + \frac{2y}{y-3}
$$

Step 1: All terms have the same denominator, $ y - 3 $, so we can combine the numerators directly:

$$
\frac{4y - 5y + 2y}{y - 3}
$$

Step 2: Simplify the numerator:

$$
4y - 5y + 2y = (4 - 5 + 2)y = 1y = y
$$

So the expression becomes:

$$
\frac{y}{y - 3}
$$

Answer for Problem 7:
$$
\boxed{\frac{y}{y - 3}}
$$

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Problem 9:


$$
\frac{6xy^2}{4a + 12} + \frac{3xy^2}{4a + 12} - \frac{xy^2}{4a + 12}
$$

Step 1: All terms have the same denominator, $ 4a + 12 $. So combine the numerators:

$$
\frac{6xy^2 + 3xy^2 - xy^2}{4a + 12}
$$

Step 2: Simplify the numerator:

$$
6xy^2 + 3xy^2 - xy^2 = (6 + 3 - 1)xy^2 = 8xy^2
$$

So the expression becomes:

$$
\frac{8xy^2}{4a + 12}
$$

Step 3: Simplify the denominator:

Factor $ 4a + 12 $:
$$
4a + 12 = 4(a + 3)
$$

So:
$$
\frac{8xy^2}{4(a + 3)} = \frac{8}{4} \cdot \frac{xy^2}{a + 3} = 2 \cdot \frac{xy^2}{a + 3}
$$

Answer for Problem 9:
$$
\boxed{\frac{2xy^2}{a + 3}}
$$

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Final Answers:


- Problem 7: $ \boxed{\frac{y}{y - 3}} $
- Problem 9: $ \boxed{\frac{2xy^2}{a + 3}} $

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