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Answer to Problem 18E
The simplified form of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The statement “
Formula used:
When two or more fractions with same denominators are added or subtracted then only numerators are added or subtracted , denominator remains unchanged.
Consider the provided statement “
Recall that when two fractions having same denominator are subtracted then only numerators are subtracted, denominator remains unchanged.
So, the given expression can be simplified as,
Now,
So,
Striking off the common terms, we get,
Hence, the simplified form of
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