SOLUTION: Hi I'm not sure I'm even writing this problem the right way but here it goes: 9*8 x y _________ 2x y*36 Thank you so much for you help!!

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Question 453448:
Hi I'm not sure I'm even writing this problem the right way but here it goes:
9*8 x y
_________
2x y*36
Thank you so much for you help!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9*8 x y
_________
2x y*36
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Cancel the common factor(s): x and y
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= (9*8)/(2*36)
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Cancel 9 with 36 to get:
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= 8/(2*4)
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Cancel 8 with 2*4 to get:
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= 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.