Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 57y3−57yz5
Identify Common Denominator: Identify the common denominator.Since both terms have the same denominator, we can combine them into a single fraction.
Combine Terms: Combine the terms.57y3−57yz5=57y3−7yz5
Factor Out Common Factor: Factor out the common factor in the numerator.Both terms in the numerator have a common factor of 7y, so we can factor it out.57y(y2−z5)
Check for Simplification: Check for any further simplification. There are no common factors between the numerator and the denominator that can be canceled out, so the expression is now in its simplest form.
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