Answer
$\frac{2x-4}{3x}$
Work Step by Step
By inspection, we see that there is a common denominator of $3x$. Therefore, we obtain:
$\frac{4x+1}{3x}-\frac{2x+5}{3x}$
=$\frac{4x+1-(2x+5)}{3x}$
=$\frac{4x+1-2x-5}{3x}$
=$\frac{2x-4}{3x}$
Elementary Algebra
by Kaufmann, Jerome; Schwitters, Karen;
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285194055
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-405-9
Chapter 7 - Algebraic Fractions - 7.3 - Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions - Problem Set 7.3 - Page 291: 24
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
