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Question 170391: Name the steps in simplifying fractions.
I have Step 1: factor numerator and denominator
I had Step 2: state restrictions on variable/look for opposites so that denominator does not equal zero.
My answer for step 2 is incorrect. Step 1 is correct: Name the steps in simplifying fractions.
I have Step 1: factor numerator and denominator
I had Step 2: state restrictions on variable/look for opposites so that denominator does not equal zero.
My answer for step 2 is incorrect. Step 1 is correct
Answer by Mathtut(1309) About Me  (Show Source):
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step #2 cancel out all common factors in numerator and denominator.