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Example of Multiplying the Rational Functions and
To find the product of the rational functions and , apply the standard procedure for multiplying rational expressions:
Step 1. Factor the numerator and denominator of each rational expression completely:
Step 2. Multiply the resulting fractions together:
Step 3. Simplify the expression by dividing out the common factors of , , , and :
The simplified product of the rational functions is .
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