MHB Simplify a fractional expression

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The discussion centers on simplifying a fractional expression in algebra II. The initial inquiry seeks assistance in simplifying the expression, which is identified as a symbolic expression rather than a question. A suggested simplification is presented, indicating that $\frac{n}{p} - 1$ can be rewritten as $\frac{n - p}{p}$. The conversation then prompts further exploration of simplifying the denominator. Overall, the focus remains on algebraic simplification techniques.
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Please help with this algebra II question. It needs to be simplified. Thank you.
 

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Hello and welcome,

This is not a question, but rather a symbolic expression.

Would you like the expression simplified? One way is to note that $\frac{n}{p} - 1 = \frac{n - p}{p}$. How can you now simplify the denominator further?
 
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Thread 'Erroneously finding discrepancy in transpose rule'

Obviously, there is something elementary I am missing here. To form the transpose of a matrix, one exchanges rows and columns, so the transpose of a scalar, considered as (or isomorphic to) a one-entry matrix, should stay the same, including if the scalar is a complex number. On the other hand, in the isomorphism between the complex plane and the real plane, a complex number a+bi corresponds to a matrix in the real plane; taking the transpose we get which then corresponds to a-bi...
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