SOLUTION: If x is not equal to 0, then u/x+5u/x-u/5x

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Question 698164: If x is not equal to 0, then u/x+5u/x-u/5x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x is not equal to 0, then
u/x+5u/x-u/5x
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least common denominator: 5x
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Rewrite each fraction with the lcd as its denominator to get:
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= 5u/5x + 25u/5x - u/5x
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= (5u + 25u - u)/5x
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= 24u/5x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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