SOLUTION: Simplify b^3 a^5/b^4 a

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Question 394515: Simplify
b^3 a^5/b^4 a
Answer by EricL(29) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve/simplify this problem, you must pull out a common factor from both the numerator and the denominator.
You can pull out ab%5E3 from the numerator and the denominator.
ab%5E3+%28a%5E4%29+%2F+ab%5E3+%28b%29
Next, you can cancel out ab%5E3 and you will be left with the answer
a%5E4+%2F+b

- Eric Li :D