x 2 − 4 x : x − 2 x − 3 = ( x + 2 ) ( x − 2 ) x ⋅ x − 3 x − 2 = ( x + 2 ) ( x − 3 ) x = x 2 − x − 6 x
To find equivalent expressions with the same least common denominator (LCD), first identify the denominators of the fractions. Then, calculate the LCD by combining distinct factors from these denominators and convert each fraction to this common denominator. This process allows you to work with the fractions more easily for further calculations.
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