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simplify 1-1/(1/a)

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

1 - a

Solution steps

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

Apply the fraction rule:

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

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

= 1 - \frac{a}{1}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{1} = a

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