how do you simplify 3a+b/6a+2b?

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i really am confused by this question!!! please help!!!

2007-10-23 10:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by gyrl89 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

(3a + b) / 2(3a + b) = 1/2

2007-10-23 10:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by sfroggy5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3a+b/6a+2b
Take out common factor in denominator:
3a+b/2(3a+b)
Then cancel out identical factor:
1/2

2007-10-23 10:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

.5(a+b)

2007-10-23 10:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by shiningknight76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋