SOLUTION: Hi! I need some help in performing this indicated operation and simplifying it: (a + 1)/2 - (a - 1)/2 thanks!

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Question 190303: Hi!
I need some help in performing this indicated operation and simplifying it:
(a + 1)/2 - (a - 1)/2
thanks!
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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(a+1-a+1)/2 = 2/2 = 1