In this case the common denominator is 3ab so the equation is rewritten as xy+5xy/3ab
Step 2: add like terms If like terms are added the new equation is 6xy/3ab since xy+5xy=6xy
Step 3: simplify To simplify you must find a least common factor which is this case is 3 so therefore when 3 is factored from 6xy/3ab the new equation is 2xy/ab