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Pre-Algebra 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
Expand using the FOIL Method.
Step 5.1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.1.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.1.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.2
Simplify and combine like terms.
Step 5.2.1
Simplify each term.
Step 5.2.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.1.3
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.1.4
Multiply by by adding the exponents.
Step 5.2.1.4.1
Move .
Step 5.2.1.4.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.2
Subtract from .
Step 5.2.3
Add and .
Step 5.3
Reorder terms.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Factor out of .
Step 6.3
Factor out of .
Step 6.4
Rewrite as .
Step 6.5
Factor out of .
Step 6.6
Simplify the expression.
Step 6.6.1
Rewrite as .
Step 6.6.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.