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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Combine and .
Step 2.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Simplify the numerator.
Step 3.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.1.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.1.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.1.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.1.3
Add and .
Step 3.2
Move to the left of .
Step 3.3
Move the negative in front of the fraction.