Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 5uvuv4−5uv2
Identify common denominator:5uvuv4−5uv2Identify a common denominator to combine the fractions.The common denominator is 5uv.
Combine fractions:5uvuv4−5uv2Combine the fractions over the common denominator.5uvuv4−2
Simplify fraction:(uv4−2)/5uvSimplify the fraction by canceling common factors if possible.In this case, there is a common factor of u in the numerator and denominator.(v4−2/5v)
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