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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
Simplify .
Step 2.1.1
Rewrite.
Step 2.1.2
Simplify by adding zeros.
Step 2.1.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.1.4
Simplify the expression.
Step 2.1.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.1.4.2
Move to the left of .
Step 2.2
Simplify .
Step 2.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.2.2
Multiply.
Step 2.2.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.2.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3
Move all terms containing to the left side of the equation.
Step 2.3.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 2.3.2
Add and .
Step 2.4
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.5
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.5.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.5.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.5.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.5.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.5.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 2.5.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.5.3.1
Simplify each term.
Step 2.5.3.1.1
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 2.5.3.1.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.5.3.1.1.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 2.5.3.1.1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.5.3.1.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.5.3.1.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.5.3.1.2
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.