SOLUTION: the expression 2x+5/4 cannot be simplified (i.e. the 2 and the 4 do not reduce). explain why not

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Question 325301: the expression 2x+5/4 cannot be simplified (i.e. the 2 and the 4 do not reduce). explain why not
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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It cannot be simplified because the numerator 2x%2B5 and the denominator 4 have a GCF of 1.