SOLUTION: simplify the following fraction. If it is already simplified say so. 3a + b ________ 6a + 2b

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Question 152600: simplify the following fraction. If it is already simplified say so.
3a + b
________
6a + 2b

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify:
%283a%2Bb%29%2F%286a%2B2b%29 Factor a 2 from the denominator.
cross%28%283a%2Bb%29%29%2F2cross%28%283a%2Bb%29%29 Cancel as indicated to leave you with:
1%2F2