Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 10xy1+10xy4
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Since both fractions have the same denominator, 10xy, we can combine them directly.10xy1+10xy4
Add numerators: Add the numerators. Combine the numerators while keeping the common denominator. (1+4)/10xy
Perform addition: Perform the addition.Add the numerators.105xy
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction.We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5.55/510xy
Complete simplification: Complete the simplification. Divide the numerator and the denominator by 5. 21xy
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