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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the complex fraction: 6/a -5/b^2 divided by 12/a^2 + 2/b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know you need to find the LCD. Then you need to multiply. But first you need to flip the 2nd fraction then multiply. But I'm confused.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

me too! I am trying to investigate right now

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for your help!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so i have 6b^2 -5a/ab^2 multiply by a^2b/12b+2a^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply the first by the reciprocal of the second

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1323369237180:dw| First you have to subtract/add the rationals. Do so by getting a common denominator

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