Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 25+29pq
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 2. This means we can combine the numerators directly.
Add numerators: Add the numerators.Since the denominators are the same, we add the numerators: 5+9pq.
Combine over common denominator: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.The combined fraction is (5+9pq)/2.
Check for simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified further.The numerator 5+9pq does not have any common factors with the denominator 2, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The simplified expression is (5+9pq)/2.
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