Concept explainers
To simplify: the expression
Answer to Problem 2ST
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
A fraction can be simplified by factoring its numerator and its denominator and dividing each by their common factors.
Addition Rule used with fractions:
Calculation:
Consider ,
Our objective is to make the same denominator.
Now,
Thus, the solution is
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