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Simplify

Step 1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 2
Combine and .
Step 3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 4
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Add and .
Step 5
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form:
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