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To simplify the given expression.
Answer to Problem 5OE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Expression:
Calculation:
Consider the given expression
Since the denominators of both the fractions are different, find the least common denominator for both the fractions.
Here, least common denominator is
Now, as the denominators of the two fractions are same, simply add the numerators and put the result on the same denominator
Conclusion:
Therefore, after simplification, the answer is
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