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Explain this concept and, tell why it is important when attempting to solve an equation with a rational expression. Complete the problem below as an example in explaining your answer

Reducing to Lowest Terms
Reduce each rational expression to lowest terms. Assume that the
variables represent only numbers for which the denominators are
nonzero.

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