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Simplify the complex fraction. Because rational expressions are closed under $\div$ (by nonzero), the result is still a rational expression in lowest terms.

$\displaystyle \frac{\frac{x}{x-2}}{\frac{3}{x+1}}$

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Subtract and simplify to lowest terms.

Subtract: $\dfrac{3}{x^2-4}-\dfrac{1}{x-2}$ (assume denominators are nonzero).

Simplify the complex fraction. Because rational expressions are closed under $\div$ (by nonzero), the result is still a rational expression in lowest terms.

$\displaystyle \frac{\frac{x}{x-2}}{\frac{3}{x+1}}$

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Operating with Rational Expressions Practice Test

Subtract and simplify to lowest terms. Subtract: $\dfrac{3}{x^2-4}-\dfrac{1}{x-2}$ (assume denominators are nonzero).​

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Subtract and simplify to lowest terms.

Subtract: $\dfrac{3}{x^2-4}-\dfrac{1}{x-2}$ (assume denominators are nonzero).