Simplify the expression: (x^2 + x - 6)/(3x^2 + 9x)
Factorise the numerator: x^2 + x - 6 = (x+3)(x-2)
Factorise the denominator: 3x^2 + 9x = 3x(x+3)
Cancel '(x+3)'
Answer: (x-2)/3x
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