Are these statements equal? Separating fractions.

Question

If I have:

9

—————

(-b+a+3)

Does this =

9

——— +3

(-b+a)

?

Sorry for the painful formatting but I didn't want to express it using backlashes etc.

Basically wondering if I can simplify parts of a fractions. I know it's probs not simplified but I'm just wondering if what I did keeps the equality. Anyone have a rundown of fraction rules/some articles about fractions which are tip top? Thank you!

Answer 1

No it doesn't; you see the original 9/(-b+a+3); meaning -9/b+9/4+9/3.

To simplify: " " " =9/(-b+a)+3.