1. The problem is to reduce the given algebraic expression to its simplest form. 2. To reduce an expression, we combine like terms and simplify any fractions or factors. 3. Without the specific expression provided, the general approach is: - Identify like terms (terms with the same variable and exponent). - Combine coefficients of like terms by addition or subtraction. - Factor common factors if possible. - Simplify any fractions by canceling common factors using \cancel{} notation. 4. For example, if the expression is $$\frac{2x}{4} + \frac{3x}{6}$$, we simplify each fraction: $$\frac{2x}{4} = \frac{\cancel{2}x}{\cancel{4}2} = \frac{x}{2}$$ $$\frac{3x}{6} = \frac{\cancel{3}x}{\cancel{6}2} = \frac{x}{2}$$ 5. Then combine like terms: $$\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{2} = \frac{2x}{2} = x$$ 6. The reduced expression is $$x$$. Please provide the specific expression if you want a detailed reduction.