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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.2
Multiply by .
Step 4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2
Subtract from .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Factor out of .
Step 6.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7
Multiply by .
Step 8
Step 8.1
Multiply by .
Step 8.2
Multiply by .
Step 9
Step 9.1
Factor out of .
Step 9.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 9.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 9.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 9.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 10
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 11
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: