SOLUTION: x^2y^8/3 over y^1=x^2y^8/3-1=x^2y^5/3. How do you get the answer y^5/3 from y^8/3-1?

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: x^2y^8/3 over y^1=x^2y^8/3-1=x^2y^5/3. How do you get the answer y^5/3 from y^8/3-1?      Log On


   

Question 361748: x^2y^8/3 over y^1=x^2y^8/3-1=x^2y^5/3. How do you get the answer y^5/3 from y^8/3-1?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the common denominator, 3.
8%2F3-1=8%2F3-3%2F3=%288-3%29%2F3=5%2F3