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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
%28a%5E2-2ab%2Bb%5E2%29%2F%28a%2Bb%29
You could try factoring the numerator then see if anything cancels.
%28%28a-b%29%28a-b%29%29%2F%28%28a%2Bb%29%29
There are no common factors to cancel so the fraction is already simplified.