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Final Simplification of Rational Operational Models

A logistics analyst is comparing two operational efficiency models: 3b24b5\frac{3}{b^2-4b-5} and 2b26b+5\frac{2}{b^2-6b+5}. After performing the subtraction and combining like terms, the analyst arrives at the following intermediate expression:

b5(b5)(b+1)(b1)\frac{b - 5}{(b - 5)(b + 1)(b - 1)}

Identify the common factor shared by the numerator and the denominator, and state the numerical value that remains in the numerator after this factor is cancelled to reach the final simplified form.

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