Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.1212u−20
Find GCD: Simplify the fraction1220 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 20 and 12. The GCD of 20 and 12 is 4. So, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by 4. 20÷4=512÷4=3 Therefore, 1220 simplifies to 200.
Simplify Fraction: Rewrite the original expression with the simplified fraction.The original expression is 12u−1220.After simplifying the fraction, it becomes 12u−35.
Rewrite Expression: Since there are no like terms to combine with 12u, the expression is already simplified.The final simplified expression is 12u−35.
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