Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 5r5q−5r54
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.The common denominator for the fractions5r5q and 5r54 is 5r5.
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions.Since the denominators are the same, we can combine the numerators.5r5q−5r54=5r5q−4
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression.The expression (q−4)/5r5 is already in simplest form, as there are no common factors between the numerator and the denominator that can be cancelled out.
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