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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Remove parentheses.
Step 2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3
Add and .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Write as a fraction with denominator .
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3
Multiply by .
Step 4.4
Write as a fraction with denominator .
Step 4.5
Multiply by .
Step 4.6
Multiply by .
Step 5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.2
Multiply by .
Step 7
Step 7.1
Subtract from .
Step 7.2
Add and .
Step 7.3
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 7.3.1
Rewrite as .
Step 7.3.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 7.3.2.1
Rewrite as .
Step 7.3.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 7.3.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7.4
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 8
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: