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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
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 3.3
Reorder the factors of .
Step 4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.4
Multiply by .
Step 5.5
Add and .
Step 5.6
Add and .
Step 5.7
Factor out of .
Step 5.7.1
Factor out of .
Step 5.7.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.7.3
Factor out of .
Step 6
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 7
Step 7.1
Combine and .
Step 7.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 8
Step 8.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 8.2
Multiply by .
Step 8.3
Multiply by .
Step 8.4
Apply the distributive property.
Step 8.5
Multiply by .
Step 8.6
Expand using the FOIL Method.
Step 8.6.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 8.6.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 8.6.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 8.7
Simplify and combine like terms.
Step 8.7.1
Simplify each term.
Step 8.7.1.1
Multiply by by adding the exponents.
Step 8.7.1.1.1
Move .
Step 8.7.1.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 8.7.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 8.7.1.3
Multiply by .
Step 8.7.2
Subtract from .
Step 8.8
Subtract from .
Step 8.9
Add and .
Step 8.10
Reorder terms.
Step 9
Step 9.1
Factor out of .
Step 9.2
Factor out of .
Step 9.3
Factor out of .
Step 9.4
Rewrite as .
Step 9.5
Factor out of .
Step 9.6
Simplify the expression.
Step 9.6.1
Rewrite as .
Step 9.6.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.