SOLUTION: Can anyone explain why ab/a-b is in simplest form? Why can't the a's and b's cancel out and leave -1? Thanks!

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Question 886751: Can anyone explain why ab/a-b is in simplest form? Why can't the a's and b's cancel out and leave -1? Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ab%2Fa-b

No. Not simplest form.

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b-b
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