To simplify: the expression
Answer to Problem 3E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Method 1.
Simplify the numerator and denominator . Then express the fraction as quotient using the ÷ sign. Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
Method 2.
Find the LCD of all simple fractions . Multiply the numerator and the denominator of the complex fraction by the LCD.
Calculation:
Consider ,
Now,
Thus, the solution is
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