Question P.6.10: Simplifying a Complex Rational Expression Simplify: 1 + 1/x/...

Simplifying a Complex Rational Expression

Simplify:     \frac{1 + \frac{1}{x}}{1 – \frac{1}{x}}.

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Step 1   Add to get a single rational expression in the numerator.

Step 2   Subtract to get a single rational expression in the denominator.

Step 3   Perform the division indicated by the main fraction bar: Invert and multiply. If possible, simplify.

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