Question

How do you simplify `2/x-3/5`?

Answer 1

`(10-3x)/(5x)`

Explanation:

The methods for working with fractions stay the same, no matter whether they are algebraic or arithmetic.
To Add or Subtract, you need a common denominator (LCD) which in this case is `5x`

`2/x xx 5/5 - 3/5 xx x/x" "larr` make equivalent fractions

`=10/(5x)-(3x)/(5x)`

`=(10-3x)/(5x)`

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