Answer:

3 • (m + 5s)

————————————

5

Explanation:

(1): "0.6" was replaced by "(6/10)".

STEP 1:

3

Simplify —

5

Equation at the end of step 1:

3

(— • m) + 3s

5

STEP 2:

Rewriting the whole as an Equivalent Fraction

2.1 Adding a whole to a fraction

Rewrite the whole as a fraction using 5 as the denominator :

3s 3s • 5

3s = —— = ——————

1 5

Equivalent fraction : The fraction thus generated looks different but has the same value as the whole

Common denominator : The equivalent fraction and the other fraction involved in the calculation share the same denominator

Adding fractions that have a common denominator :

2.2 Adding up the two equivalent fractions

Add the two equivalent fractions which now have a common denominator

Combine the numerators together, put the sum or difference over the common denominator then reduce to lowest terms if possible:

3m + 3s • 5 3m + 15s

——————————— = ————————

5 5

STEP 3:

Pulling out like terms : 3.1

Pull out like factors :

3m + 15s = 3 • (m + 5s)

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