SOLUTION: Write fraction in simplest form. 42x^3 y/14xy^3

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Question 75962: Write fraction in simplest form.
42x^3 y/14xy^3
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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To simplify, be sure to divide the greatest common factor of the 

numerator and denominator



              42x^3 y

             ________        factor both numerator and denominator

              14xy^3









             2*3*7*x*x*x*y

            _______________      divide the common factors

             2  *7*x*y*y*y











               3*x*x

              _______          

                y*y









               3x^2

             _______

               y^2







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