Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 4tu−56tu3
Identify Common Denominator: Identify the common denominator for the fractions4tu and 56tu3. The common denominator for 4 and 5 is 20. We will rewrite both fractions with the common denominator of 20.
Rewrite First Fraction: Rewrite the first fraction 4tu with the common denominator.4tu=4×5tu×5=205tu
Rewrite Second Fraction: Rewrite the second fraction 56tu3 with the common denominator.56tu3=(5×46tu3×4)=2024tu3
Subtract Fractions: Subtract the second fraction from the first fraction.(205tu)−(2024tu3)=205tu−24tu3
Check Simplification: Check if the numerator can be simplified.The terms in the numerator, 5tu and 24tu3, do not have common factors other than tu, and they are not like terms, so the numerator cannot be simplified further.
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