Use multiplying by 1 to find an expression equivalent to 17/9 with a denominator of 9d? Algebra Rational Equations and Functions Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions 1 Answer smendyka Dec 4, 2016 #17/9*d/d -> 17d/9d## Explanation: For the denominator of #9# to transform to #9d# we must multiply by #d#. So, in order to keep the term #17/9# at the same value but with a denominator of #9d# we must multiply by #1# in the form of #d/d#: #17/9*d/d -> 17d/9d## Answer link Related questions What is Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions? How do you add or subtract rational expressions with the same denominator? How do you add or subtract rational expressions with unlike denominator? How do you find the least common denominator for rational expressions? How do you simplify #\frac{2}{x+2}-\frac{3}{2x-5}#? How do you add #\frac{5}{2x+3}+\frac{3}{2x+3}#? What is the least common denominator for #\frac{2x}{x-4}+\frac{x}{4-x}#? How do you add #\frac{3x-2}{x-2}+\frac{1}{x^2-4x+4}#? How do you subtract #\frac{2x}{x^2+10x+25}-\frac{3x}{2x^2+7x-15}#? How do you add #3/(2x-4)+x/(x+2)#? See all questions in Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions Impact of this question 2565 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License