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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Find the common denominator.
Step 1.1.1
Write as a fraction with denominator .
Step 1.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.3
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.4
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.5
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.6
Write as a fraction with denominator .
Step 1.1.7
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.8
Multiply by .
Step 1.1.9
Combine and .
Step 1.1.10
Multiply by .
Step 1.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.3
Multiply by .
Step 1.4
Subtract from .
Step 1.5
Simplify each term.
Step 1.5.1
Divide by .
Step 1.5.2
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 1.5.3
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 1.5.3.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.5.3.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 1.5.3.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 1.5.4
Multiply by .
Step 1.5.5
Multiply by .
Step 1.5.6
Multiply by .
Step 1.5.7
Divide by .
Step 1.6
Add and .
Step 1.7
Multiply by .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Add and .
Step 2.2
Multiply by .