Simplifying Exponential Fractions

for X, 2/3 is bigger than 1/2, so that 1/2 should go up to be subtracted from 2/3,

but for Y, 1/2 is bigger than 1/4, so that 1/4 should go down to be subtracted from 1/2.

 

with the X's on top and the Y's on the bottom you get.

 

X^2/3-1/2

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Y^1/2-1/4

 

hopefully you recall how to find common denomiators for the top.

 

2/3 - 1/2

4/6 - 3/6 = 1/6

 

logic will tell you if you have half and subtract a quarter, a quarter remains,

if not then do the common demoniators again

 

X^1/6

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Y^1/4