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How can i simplify this one, please someone help me!​

How can i simplify this one, please someone help me!​-example-1
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Combine the fractions and factorize.


(3a^2b)/(a-b) + (3ab^2)/(b-a) = (3a^2b)/(a - b) - (3ab^2)/(a - b) \\\\ ~~~~~~~~ = (3a^2b - 3ab^2)/(a - b) \\\\ ~~~~~~~~ = (3ab (a - b))/(a - b) \\\\ ~~~~~~~~ = 3ab