Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 7q52−q2r4
Identify LCD: Identify the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions.The LCD for the fractions 7q52 and q2r4 is 7q5r since it is the smallest expression that both denominators can divide into without leaving a remainder.
Rewrite fractions: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator.For the first fraction, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by r to get (2r)/(7q5r).For the second fraction, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 7q3 to get (28q3)/(7q5r).
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions.Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them into a single fraction.(2r)/(7q5r)−(28q3)/(7q5r)=(2r−28q3)/(7q5r)
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator.Subtract the terms in the numerator to get a single expression.2r−28q3=−28q3+2r (rearranging the terms for clarity)
Write final fraction: Write the final simplified fraction.The final simplified fraction is (−28q3+2r)/(7q5r).
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