How can I simplify this expression without getting confused?

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Femme_physics
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My basic math is failing me again :(


My attempt to simply:
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My teacher's attempt:



Ignore the difference in notation. He writes || which signifies (A x B) / (A + B) = A || B

And yes I'm aware there is more to simplify but I fail to follow him on the first step
 
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Ahh...thank you, I should've seen it!