Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{25 x - 2}{5 x}$

Step 1

Split the fraction $\frac{25 x - 2}{5 x}$ into two fractions.

$\frac{25 x}{5 x} + \frac{- 2}{5 x}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $25$ and $5$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $5$ out of $25 x$ .

$\frac{5 (5 x)}{5 x} + \frac{- 2}{5 x}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 (5 x)}{5 x} + \frac{- 2}{5 x}$

Step 2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$5 + \frac{- 2}{5 x}$

Step 3

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$5 - \frac{2}{5 x}$