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Step 1
Step 1.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.3
Rewrite in a factored form.
Step 1.3.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 1.3.2
Use to rewrite as .
Step 1.3.3
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.3.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.3.2
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.3.3
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.4
Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.
Step 1.3.4.1
Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.
Step 1.3.4.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.4.1.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 1.3.4.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 1.3.4.1.4
Cancel the common factor.
Step 1.3.4.1.5
Rewrite the expression.
Step 1.3.4.2
Divide by .
Step 1.4
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 2
Factor out of .
Step 3
Combine and .