You might need: ? Calculator Subtract. The numerator should be expanded and simplified. The denominator should be either expanded or factored. \[ \frac{1}{x-4}-\frac{5}{x+6}=\square \] Related content Adding rational expression: unlike denominators
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The denominators are \(x-4\) and \(x+6\). The LCD is \((x-4)(x+6)\). Show more…
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