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To simplify: the expression
Answer to Problem 18E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Simplify the numerator and denominator . Then express the fraction as quotient using the ÷ sign. Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
Calculation:
Consider ,
Re-writing the expression we get,
Therefore,
Solving the first term
Numerator
Denominator
LCM
Hence, the first term is
Now, solving the second term
Numerator
Denominator
LCM
Hence, the second term is
With end with the expression
Thus, the solution is
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