Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 7rs3−r5
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.To combine the fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 7rs and r is 7rs.
Rewrite first fraction: Rewrite the first fraction with the common denominator.The first fraction is already over the common denominator, so it remains unchanged.7rs3
Rewrite second fraction: Rewrite the second fraction with the common denominator.To get the common denominator of 7rs for the second fraction, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 7s.r5×7s7s=7rs35s
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions.Now that both fractions have the common denominator, we can combine them.7rs3−7rs35s
Subtract numerators: Subtract the numerators.Subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator.(3−35s)/7rs
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator. Simplify the expression in the numerator. 3−35s cannot be simplified further because there are no like terms.
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