Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 56y5+6y5z5
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator for the two fractions.The common denominator for the fractions 56y5 and 6y5z5 is 5×6y5z.
Rewrite with common denominator: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.The first fraction becomes (56y5)⋅(6z6z)=30y5z36y5z.The second fraction becomes (6y5z5)⋅(55)=30y5z25.
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions over the common denominator. 30y5z36y5z+25
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.The numerator and the denominator do not have common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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