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
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
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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
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 5.1
Factor out of .
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Step 5.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 5.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 5.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.3
Multiply by .
Step 5.4
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.5
Multiply by .
Step 5.6
Subtract from .
Step 5.7
Subtract from .
Step 5.8
Add and .
Step 5.9
Multiply by .
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