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Example of Multiplying and Dividing Multiple Rational Expressions
To perform multiple operations on rational expressions, such as , first rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal: . Next, factor all numerators and denominators to obtain . Then, multiply the fractions together, bringing constants to the front to help identify numerical factors: . Finally, simplify by dividing out the common factors of , , and from both the numerator and denominator, resulting in the simplified expression .
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