document.write( "Question 99629: Dear Tutor,
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document.write( "I'm trying to simplify expressions using prime factors. I don't understand what that means, much less how to solve any problems. Here's an example of one of the questions:\r
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document.write( "7/30 - 29/75\r
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document.write( "(those are fractions)\r
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document.write( "If you can, please help. My math teacher doesn't explain things thoroughly. :/
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document.write( "Thank you so much! This is really appreciated! \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #72507 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 7/30-29/75 \n" ); document.write( "FACTORS OF 30=2*3*5 \n" ); document.write( "FACTORS OF 75=3*5*5 \n" ); document.write( "NOW WE HAVE 2 COMMON FACTORS 3*5=15 & 2 ADDITIONAL UNIQUE FACTORS 2*5=10 WHICH WHEN MULTIPLIED TOGETHER 15*10=150 WHICH IS THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR. \n" ); document.write( "(7*5-29*2)/150 \n" ); document.write( "(35-58)/150 \n" ); document.write( "-23/150 ANSWER. \n" ); document.write( " |