Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 6 - Rational Expressions and Equations - 6.5 Complex Rational Expressions - 6.5 Exercise Set - Page 410: 64

Answer

Multiply by the reciprocal of the denominator.

Work Step by Step

To do this problem, we multiply the numerator and the denominator by the reciprocal of the denominator and simplify. After all, since the denominator and numerator are already simplified fractions, this will be the easiest method.
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