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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 2
Step 2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.3
Rewrite in a factored form.
Step 2.3.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.3
Add and .
Step 3
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 4
Multiply by .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6
Combine and .