Biot-Savart Law with two semi-circles

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Homework Statement


The accompanying figure shows a current loop consisting of two concentric circular arcs and two perpendicular radial lines. Determine the magnetic field at point P.
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Homework Equations


B = μ/(4π) ∫ (I*dl x r)/r2

Btot = Ba - Bb

The Attempt at a Solution


For part a:
Ba = μ/(4π) ∫ (I*a*dθ)/a2
Ba = μI/(4πa) ∫dθ
Ba = μI/(4πa) * π
Ba = μI/(4a)

For part b:
Bb = μ/(4π) ∫ (I*b*dθ)/b2
Bb = μI/(4πb) ∫dθ
Bb = μI/(4πb) * π
Bb = μI/(4b)

So, for Btot = μI/(4a) - μI/(4b) which is only one half of the correct answer. What am I missing?​
 
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