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simplify 1-1/(1-a)

Solution

simplify

1 - \frac{1}{1 - a}

Solution

- \frac{a}{1 - a}

Solution steps

1 - \frac{1}{1 - a}

Apply the fraction rule:

1 - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{c - b}{c}

= \frac{( 1 - a ) - 1}{1 - a}

Simplify

(1 - a) - 1 : - a

= \frac{- a}{1 - a}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{a}{1 - a}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 1-1/(1-a) ?
The solution to 1-1/(1-a) is -a/(1-a)