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1/(4+√2)+1/(4-√2) = ?

Asked in SSC GD Constable 2026 · 2026
Surds and Indices · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeSimplificationSurds and IndicesSSC GD Constable 20262026
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For fractional indices, remember a¹⁄ⁿ = ⁿ√a. This helps convert between index and surd forms quickly.

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