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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 1.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.3
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
Step 1.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 1.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.5
Add and .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 2.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2.3
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
Step 2.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2.5
Add and .
Step 2.6
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 2.6.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.6.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 2.6.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.6.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.6.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Move to the numerator using the negative exponent rule .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 4.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4.3
Multiply .
Step 4.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.4
Combine and .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 5.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5.3
Add and .
Step 5.4
Divide by .