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To simplify the given expression.
Answer to Problem 2WE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Expression:
Calculation:
Consider the given expression
Since the denominators of the fractions are different, find the least common denominator for the fractions.
Here, least common denominator is
Now, as the denominators of the fractions are same, simply add and subtract the numerators and put the result on the same denominator.
Conclusion:
Therefore, after simplification, the answer is
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