SOLUTION: Here is one that is confusing me: Simplify (-2a^2b^3)^2 / (2a^2b)^3 Any help would be appreciated!

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Question 170805: Here is one that is confusing me:
Simplify (-2a^2b^3)^2 / (2a^2b)^3
Any help would be appreciated!
Answer by Alan3354(30971) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify (-2a^2b^3)^2 / (2a^2b)^3
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