Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{b + 4 - 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 1

Split the fraction $\frac{b + 4 - 9 a}{4 a}$ into two fractions.

$\frac{b + 4}{4 a} + \frac{- 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 2

Split the fraction $\frac{b + 4}{4 a}$ into two fractions.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{4}{4 a} + \frac{- 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $4$ .

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Step 3.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{4}{4 a} + \frac{- 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 3.2

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{1}{a} + \frac{- 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 4

Cancel the common factor of $a$ .

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Step 4.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{1}{a} + \frac{- 9 a}{4 a}$

Step 4.2

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{1}{a} + \frac{- 9}{4}$

Step 5

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$\frac{b}{4 a} + \frac{1}{a} - \frac{9}{4}$