Consider the patch $\sigma(u,v)=(u,v,uv)$. Find the principal curvatures and principal directions

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Ok, so I’m able to find the coefficients of the first and second fundamental forms. And then I’m able to find the Gaussian and Mean curvature

$H=\frac{-2uv}{(1+u^2+v^2)^{3/2}}$

$K=\frac{-1}{(1+u^2+v^2)^2}$

I then use the relationships

$H=k_1+k_2$ and

$K=k_1k_2$

To find principal curvatures $k_1$ and $k_2$. I get stuck on the algebra here.

Is someone able to help me find $k_1,k_2$?

Once i find $k_1$ and $k_2$, then I’m not sure how to find the principal directions