SOLUTION: Hello. I just need clarification on how to simplify rational expressions. For example i have a problem -5 = -5x1 ___________ 15 = 5x3 do i cancel the five's and my

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Question 797504: Hello. I just need clarification on how to simplify rational expressions.
For example i have a problem
-5 = -5x1
___________
15 = 5x3
do i cancel the five's and my answer is 1/3?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5/15 = -1/3