SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this equation: {{{(5-(1/a+1))/(3+(2/a+1)) }}}

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Question 68303: Please help me simplify this equation: %285-%281%2Fa%2B1%29%29%2F%283%2B%282%2Fa%2B1%29%29+
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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To simplify Complex Rational Expression,
1. Multiply the Numerator and the denominator by the LCD which is a
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then
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This is the Result
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