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1-17.

Simplify each expression.

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    Find a common denominator for both fractions. Remember that adding a negative is the same as subtracting

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    Refer to part (a). Just remember that you are adding two negatives.

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    Multiply the numerators.

    Multiply the denominators.

    These two answers are the new numerator and denominator.

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    Flip the second term and multiply. Refer to part (c).