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The fraction is \"\".

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Multiply the numarator and the denominator by \"\".

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Apply algebric formula : \"\".

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Thus, the simplified fraction is \"\".

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(b)

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The fraction is \"\".

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Multiply the numarator and the denominator by \"\".

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Apply algebric formula : \"\".

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Apply pythagorean identity : \"\".

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Apply reciprocal identities : \"\"

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(a) The simplified fraction is \"\".

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(b) The simplified fraction is \"\".