How Do You Simplify Algebraic Fractions from Red to Blue Box?

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This discussion focuses on the simplification of algebraic fractions, specifically the transition from the red box to the green box and then to the blue box in a given problem. The user details the steps taken to simplify the expression, highlighting the multiplication by fractions in the form of b/b, which equals multiplication by 1. Additionally, the transition from the purple box to the blue box involves dividing the numerator by h, demonstrating the application of basic algebraic principles in fraction simplification.

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Apparently I've forgotten how to simplify algebraic fractions. I included the problem as a picture.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/461491683/476214616XrKOZJ#"
I can't figure out how they went from the red box and then to the green box and then the blue box. Obviously, I understand from the green to purple, but the rest is puzzling me. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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sorry, fixed the pic
 
From red to green, they did this:

[tex]\frac{2}{2+h} -1 = \frac{2}{2+h} - 1\frac{(2+h)}{(2+h)} = \frac{2}{2+h} - \frac{2+h}{2+h}[/tex]

Multiplying by fractions in the form of b/b is equal to multiplication by 1.

From purple to blue:

[tex]\frac{\frac{-h}{2+h}}{h} = \frac{-h}{h(2+h)}[/tex]

They just divided the top part by h, the same way you would do: [tex]\frac{\frac{1}{3}}{2} = \frac{1}{3\times2}[/tex]
 

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