Add or subtract, as indicated. See Example 4. (3/2k) + (5/3k)

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Identify the given expression: $\frac{3}{2k} + \frac{5}{3k}$.

Since the denominators are different, find the least common denominator (LCD). Here, the denominators are \$2k$ and \$3k$. The LCD is \$6k$ because $6$ is the least common multiple of $2$ and $3$, and $k$ is common in both.

Rewrite each fraction with the LCD as the new denominator by multiplying numerator and denominator appropriately: - For $\frac{3}{2k}$, multiply numerator and denominator by $3$ to get $\frac{3 \times 3}{2k \times 3} = \frac{9}{6k}$. - For $\frac{5}{3k}$, multiply numerator and denominator by $2$ to get $\frac{5 \times 2}{3k \times 2} = \frac{10}{6k}$.

Now that both fractions have the same denominator, add the numerators: $\frac{9}{6k} + \frac{10}{6k} = \frac{9 + 10}{6k} = \frac{19}{6k}$.

Express the final answer as a single simplified fraction: $\frac{19}{6k}$. This is the sum of the original expression.

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