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Elementary Algebra

Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

$Math Studyset Vaia Explanations$ Math

2nd Edition · 1240 pages

ISBN: 9780998625713

Chapter 8: Q 18. (page 917)

In the following exercises, simplify.
$- \frac{44}{55}$

Short Answer

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The result is $- \frac{4}{5}$ .

Step by step solution

Step 1. Given information.

Consider the given rational expression.

$- \frac{44}{55}$

Step 2. Rewrite the fraction.

Write the numerator and denominator showing the common factors.

$\begin{array}{l} - \frac{44}{55} = - \frac{11 \cdot 4}{5 \cdot 11} \\ = - \frac{4}{5} \end{array}$

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In the following exercises, simplify.
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Step 2. Rewrite the fraction.

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In the following exercises, simplify.-4455

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