Some help with simplifying.

(5/a^2) - (4/(a*b)) + (7/b^2)

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Some help with simplifying.

(5/a^2) - (4/(a*b)) + (7/b^2)

anonymous · Answer

$$\left( \frac{ 5 }{ a^2 } - \frac{ 4 }{ ab } + \frac{ 7 }{ b^2 } \right)$$

anonymous · Answer

I just need help starting it. I don't want you to give me the answer just like that

jdoe0001 · Answer

I dont' see much factoring there btw

jdoe0001 · Answer

5 and 7 are primes
4 has two factors, neither one is either 5 or 7

and the denominators can only be paired with another, but not all three

anonymous · Answer

Hmm well it appears the question was simplifying, any idea how I can simplify it?

skullpatrol · Answer

You have an expression with three terms. To simplify it you want to make into an expression with one term.

skullpatrol · Answer

Hint: common denominator

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, I think i got it :)

skullpatrol · Answer

Thanks for asking :-)