Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 3y−53x
Identify Common Denominator: Identify the common denominator for the fractions3y and 5x3. Since the denominators are 3 and 5x, the least common denominator (LCD) is 3×5x.
Rewrite Fractions: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.The first fraction 3y is equivalent to 3×5xy×5x, and the second fraction 5x3 is equivalent to 3×5x3×3.
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions over the common denominator.(3⋅5xy⋅5x)−(3⋅5x3⋅3)=15x5xy−9
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression if possible.In this case, the numerator 5xy−9 and the denominator 15x cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors to cancel out.
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