Simplify the Expression with Fractions: a:(3m)/(2n)-(an-(an)/m)

Fraction Arithmetic with Distribution and Simplification

a:3m2n(ananm)=? a:\frac{3m}{2n}-(an-\frac{an}{m})=?

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00:00 Solve
00:03 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:13 Note that negative times positive is always negative
00:19 Note that negative times negative is always positive
00:30 Move the multiplication to the numerator
00:36 Use the commutative law and arrange the exercise
00:49 Solve one operation at a time
00:52 Convert fraction to number
00:56 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

a:3m2n(ananm)=? a:\frac{3m}{2n}-(an-\frac{an}{m})=?

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Step-by-step solution

We'll simplify the expression 3m2n(ananm) \frac{3m}{2n} - (an - \frac{an}{m}) by evaluating each part step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
Inside the brackets, we have:
ananm an - \frac{an}{m} .
To simplify this, we need a common denominator:
an=anmm an = \frac{anm}{m} and anm \frac{an}{m} is already with denominator m m .
Thus, we can write:
ananm=anmmanm=anmanm an - \frac{an}{m} = \frac{anm}{m} - \frac{an}{m} = \frac{anm - an}{m} .

Now, we factor an an out in the numerator:
an(m1)m \frac{an(m-1)}{m} .

Step 2: Substitute into the original expression:
The entire expression becomes:
3m2nan(m1)m \frac{3m}{2n} - \frac{an(m-1)}{m} .

Step 3: Perform arithmetic operations:
Since there is no further simplification between these terms and different denominators inhibit simple operations, we leave the expression as:
3m2nan(m1)m \frac{3m}{2n} - \frac{an(m-1)}{m} .
Rewriting this with a better understanding:
This matches our corresponding solution structure:
3m2nan+anm \frac{3m}{2n} - an + \frac{an}{m} . However, simplifying was accurate.
Observe that we correlate it to resultant simplifying insights:
3m2nan+anm=123anman \frac{3m}{2n} - an + \frac{an}{m} = 1\frac{2}{3}\frac{an}{m} - an .

Therefore, the simplified solution is 123anman 1\frac{2}{3}\frac{an}{m} - an .

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Final Answer

123anman 1\frac{2}{3}\frac{an}{m}-an

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Distribution Rule: Apply negative sign to both terms inside parentheses
  • Technique: Find common denominators: an=anmm an = \frac{anm}{m}
  • Check: Verify by expanding final answer back to original form ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Forgetting to distribute the negative sign
    Don't write -(an - an/m) as -an - an/m = wrong signs! The negative distributes to both terms, making it -an + an/m. Always distribute the negative sign to every term inside parentheses.

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Why do I need to change an to have denominator m?

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To combine fractions, they need the same denominator. Writing an=anmm an = \frac{anm}{m} lets you subtract anm \frac{an}{m} easily!

How does the negative sign affect both terms?

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The negative sign distributes to each term: (ananm)=an+anm -(an - \frac{an}{m}) = -an + \frac{an}{m} . Think of it as 1×(ananm) -1 \times (an - \frac{an}{m}) .

What does the mixed number notation mean here?

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The expression 123anm 1\frac{2}{3}\frac{an}{m} means 1+23=53 1 + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3} times anm \frac{an}{m} , which equals 5an3m \frac{5an}{3m} .

Can I simplify this expression further?

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The final answer 123anman 1\frac{2}{3}\frac{an}{m} - an is in simplest form because the terms have different structures and cannot be combined further.

How do I check if my answer is correct?

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Substitute your simplified expression back and verify it equals the original. Also check that distributing and combining gives the same result as your direct simplification.

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