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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Subtract from .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract from .
Step 2.2
The absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. The distance between and is .
Step 2.3
The absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. The distance between and is .
Step 2.4
Simplify the denominator.
Step 2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.4.2
The absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. The distance between and is .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Write as a fraction with a common denominator.
Step 3.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3.3
Add and .
Step 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: