College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.5 - Rational Expressions - R.5 Exercises - Page 48: 45

Answer

$\frac{a-b}{a^2}$

Work Step by Step

To subtract two fractions with different denominator, we need to first find equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Then subtract the numerators. $\frac{a}{a^2}-\frac{b}{a^2}=\frac{a-b}{a^2}$
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