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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the sum of cubes formula, where and .
Step 2.4
Simplify.
Step 2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.4.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.3
Multiply by .