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Capitolo 1, Problema 73

In Exercises 69–82, simplify each complex rational expression. (1/x + 1/y)/(x+y)

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Step 1: Identify the complex rational expression. The given expression is (1/x + 1/y) / (x + y). A complex rational expression is a fraction where the numerator or denominator (or both) contain fractions.
Step 2: Simplify the numerator. The numerator is 1/x + 1/y. To combine these fractions, find a common denominator, which is xy. Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator: (1/x = y/xy) and (1/y = x/xy). Combine them: (y + x)/xy.
Step 3: Rewrite the entire expression. Substitute the simplified numerator back into the original expression: ((y + x)/xy) / (x + y).
Step 4: Simplify the complex fraction. To divide fractions, multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator. The reciprocal of (x + y) is 1/(x + y). Multiply: ((y + x)/xy) * (1/(x + y)).
Step 5: Cancel common terms. Notice that (y + x) and (x + y) are equivalent, so they cancel out. The simplified expression is 1/xy.

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