First you turn the mixed fraction into an improper fraction and work out 2-13 : 1/4y + 3/2 + - 11/4y-12 Then factorise : 1/4y + 3/2 - 11/4(y-3) Then factor out y : Y(y-3)+6(y-3)-11 / 4(y-3) Then expand : Y^2-3y+6y-18-11 / 4y-12 Simplify for your final answer : y^2+3y-29 / 4y-12