How do I factor out the coefficient out of the expression -2/5w+4/5?

Question

I don't get this stuff...

Answer 1

Hi Lisa,

You are looking for the greatest common factor for both -2/5 and 4/5. Both of these fractions have 2/5. Additionally, you can also factor out the - for the -2/5. -2/5 * -2 = -4/5 when multiplying fractions

Answer: -2/5(w-2)

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