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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3
Multiply .
Step 2.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Add and .
Step 3.2
Add and .
Step 3.3
Subtract from .
Step 3.4
Subtract from .
Step 3.5
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 3.5.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.4
Cancel the common factors.
Step 3.5.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.5.4.3
Rewrite the expression.