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Algebra.Com's Answer #51755 by Cintchr(481)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You must have common denominators. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Factor the second denominator \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Multiply the first fraction by (x-y)/(x-y) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Distribute the 5 in the first numerator \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Combine the two fractions by adding the numerators \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "You can factor out a 5 from the numerator if your instructor wants you so go that far \n" ); document.write( " |