Basic Math Examples

Evaluate 2/4-4/8
Step 1
Simplify each term.
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Step 1.1
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 1.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.1.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 1.1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 1.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 1.2
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.2.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 1.2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.2.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 1.2.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2
Combine fractions.
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Step 2.1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.2
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.2.1
Subtract from .
Step 2.2.2
Divide by .