Math Problem Statement

Simplify the nested rational expression: \(\frac{1}{a^2 + b^2} + \frac{1}{a^2 + 5b^2} - \frac{1}{a^2 + 2b^2} \bigg/ \frac{1}{a^2 - 2b^2} \bigg/ \frac{1}{2a + 3a^2b^2}\).

Solution

The image depicts a nested mathematical expression involving rational functions. Let me transcribe and simplify it step-by-step:

The expression appears as follows:

1a2+b2+1a2+5b21a2+2b2/1a22b2/12a+3a2b2.\frac{1}{a^2 + b^2} + \frac{1}{a^2 + 5b^2} - \frac{1}{a^2 + 2b^2} \bigg/ \frac{1}{a^2 - 2b^2} \bigg/ \frac{1}{2a + 3a^2b^2}.

Let’s analyze and simplify this step-by-step. To proceed, I will:

  1. Simplify the numerator: 1a2+b2+1a2+5b21a2+2b2\frac{1}{a^2 + b^2} + \frac{1}{a^2 + 5b^2} - \frac{1}{a^2 + 2b^2}.
  2. Handle the division between the simplified numerator and denominator.
  3. Finally, evaluate the bottommost term: 12a+3a2b2\frac{1}{2a + 3a^2b^2}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Functions
Nested Fractions

Formulas

Simplification of rational expressions
Fraction arithmetic

Theorems

Basic properties of fractions and rational expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12