Question 609517
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Hi
Note:  Generally using a Common Denominator is the 1st Step:
{{{ x^2/(5x+40) + 8x/(5x+40)= (x^2+8x)/(5x+40) = x*cross((x+8))/5cross((x+8))= x/5 }}}