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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