Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 53−y
Identify Given Expression: Identify the given expression and the operation to be performed.The given expression is 53−y. We need to express y as a fraction with a common denominator to subtract it from 53.
Express y as Fraction: Express y as a fraction with the common denominator 5.Since y can be written as 1y, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 5 to get the common denominator.5y×5=55y
Rewrite with Common Denominator: Rewrite the expression with the common denominator.Now we have 53−55y. With the common denominator of 5, we can combine the numerators.
Subtract Numerators: Subtract the numerators and write the result over the common denominator.(3−5y)/5This is the expression simplified as a single fraction.
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