Q. Perform the operation and express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form.x5+54xAnswer:
Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the two fractions.The common denominator for (x5) and (54x) is 5x.
Rewrite with Common Denominator: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.(5)/(x) becomes (5×5)/(x×5)=(25)/(5x)(4x)/(5) becomes (4x×x)/(5×x)=(4x2)/(5x)
Add Fractions: Add the two fractions with the common denominator.(5x25)+(5x4x2)=(5x25+4x2)
Simplify Numerator: Simplify the numerator if possible.The numerator 25+4x2 cannot be factored or simplified further.
Final Answer: Write the final answer as a single fraction in simplest form.The sum of the two fractions is (5x25+4x2).