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I need help with this simplify problem​

I need help with this simplify problem​-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

Numerator = y/ab - ab

= y/ab - ab * ab/ab (LCM = ab)

= (y - a²b²)/ab

Denominator = 1/a - a/b

= 1*b/a*b - a*a/b*a (LCM = ab)

= (b-a²)/ab

(y/ab - ab ) / ( 1/a - 1/b) = (y - a²b²)/ab * ab/ (b-a²)

= (y - a²b²)/ (b-a²)

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