SOLUTION: Write in simplest form: 48a^5b ------- 12ab^2 I believe the answer is: 4a^4b Is this the correct solution? Thank you for your help!

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Question 66618: Write in simplest form:
48a^5b
-------
12ab^2
I believe the answer is:
4a^4b
Is this the correct solution? Thank you for your help!

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
Divide top & bottom by 12.
Cancel an a in the top & bottom.
Finally, cancel a b in the top & bottom.

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