Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form.v2w5vw−v2w3
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both terms have the same denominator, v2w, so we can combine them into a single fraction.
Combine numerators: Combine the numerators over the common denominator. (5vw−3)/v2w
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.In this case, the numerator and the denominator do not have common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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