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  • 01-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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I need to simplify this complex fraction and show all the steps leading to the answer

I need to simplify this complex fraction and show all the steps leading to the answer class=

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kyleighlauren357
kyleighlauren357 kyleighlauren357
  • 01-03-2017
1: factor out b. B ( a + b^2) * 6a^2 b^4 / 4ab^5 (a + b)
2: reduce w common terms
B ( a + b) / a + b
3: b ( a + b) * 3a / 2b (a + b)
4: reduce w common terms again
3a / 2

Final answer: 3a / 2
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