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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Set this equal to the product of the denominator of the first fraction and the numerator of the second fraction.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.3.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.3.2.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.3.2.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.3.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.3.2.2.2
Divide by .
Step 2.3.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.3.3.1
Divide by .