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Simplify an algebraic fraction where the numerator and denominator first need to be factorised (the common factor is an integer). Part of HELM book 1.4

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Simplify:

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Factorise the numerator and denominator, and cancel any common factors.

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The numerator $\\var{q5num} = \\var{q5c[3]}\\times\\var{q5simnum}$

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The denominator $\\var{q5den} = \\var{q5c[3]} \\times (\\var{q5simden})$.

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Hence, the common factor of $\\var{q5c[3]}$ can be cancelled out.

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$\\var{q5num}$=[[0]]
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Factorise the numerator and denominator, and cancel any common factors.

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