Find the last common denominator for these two rational expressions

Least common denominator = (x - 1)²(x - 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Least common denominator of two rational expressions = LCM of the denominator of the expressions.

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Factorize the denominators of these rational expressions,

Since, = x² - 2x + 1

                             = (x - 1)²

And x² - 3x + 2 = x² - 2x - x + 2

                         = x(x - 2) -1(x - 2)

                         = (x - 1)(x - 2)

Now LCM of the denominators = (x - 1)²(x - 2)

Therefore, Least common denominator will be (x - 1)²(x - 2).

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.