To solve the problem, let's assume the common setup where we are given a ratio involving (a) and (b) and need to find another ratio. For example, if (\frac{a+b}{a-b} = \frac{5}{3}), we can proceed as follows:

Step 1: Cross-multiply to relate (a) and (b)

(\frac{a+b}{a-b} = \frac{5}{3})
(3(a+b) = 5(a-b))
(3a + 3b = 5a - 5b)
(8b = 2a)
(a = 4b)

Step 2: Compute the desired ratio (\frac{a^2 + b^2}{a^2 - b^2})

Substitute (a = 4b):
(\frac{(4b)^2 + b^2}{(4b)^2 - b^2} = \frac{16b^2 + b^2}{16b^2 - b^2} = \frac{17b^2}{15b^2} = \frac{17}{15})

Answer: (\boxed{\frac{17}{15}})

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