Q. Work out 25k−3k+1Give your answer as a single fraction in its simplest form.
Combine Numerators: Now that we have a common denominator, combine the numerators. (15k−(2k+2))/6
Distribute Negative Sign: Distribute the negative sign through the parentheses in the numerator. 15k−2k−2=13k−2
Write Combined Fraction: Write the combined numerator over the common denominator. 613k−2
Check for Common Factors: Check if the numerator and denominator have any common factors that can be simplified.The numerator 13k−2 and the denominator 6 do not have any common factors other than 1.
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