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Simplify the complex fraction.
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11 stepsSimplify the complex fraction.
Cancel :
Factor out from the denominator:
Cancel (assuming ):
Substitute the simplified fraction back into the original expression.
Combine into a single fraction.
The simplified expression is .
Set up the partial fraction decomposition.
Multiply both sides by .
Solve for and .
Set :
Set :
Write the partial fraction decomposition.
The partial fraction decomposition is .
Set up the partial fraction decomposition.
Multiply both sides by .
Solve for , , and .
Set :
Set :
Set (or any other value) and substitute , :
Write the partial fraction decomposition.
The partial fraction decomposition is .
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