Question

In the following exercises, simplify.

$\frac{5b+5}{6b+6}$

Short answer

The result is$\frac{5}{6}$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information.

Consider the given rational expression.

$\frac{5b+5}{6b+6}$

Step 2. Rewrite the fraction.

Write the numerator and denominator showing the common factors.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{5b+5}{6b+6}=\frac{5\left(b+1\right)}{6\left(b+1\right)}\\ =\frac{5}{6}\end{array}$