SOLUTION: How can i simplify this fraction. a^2 - 2ab + b^2 / a + b

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Question 31039: How can i simplify this fraction.
a^2 - 2ab + b^2 / a + b

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:

You could try factoring the numerator then see if anything cancels.

There are no common factors to cancel so the fraction is already simplified.

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