SOLUTION: How do you divide m^2 n^3/p^3 by mp/n^2 m^2=m to the second power etc. I have been working on this question for 2 days. Please help me!

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Question 174010: How do you divide
m^2 n^3/p^3 by mp/n^2
m^2=m to the second power etc.
I have been working on this question for 2 days.
Please help me!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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I think you are trying to express %28m%5E2n%5E3%2Fp%5E3%29%2F%28mp%2Fn%5E2%29. Just like dividing any other fractions: Invert the divisor and multiply:

%28m%5E2n%5E3%2Fp%5E3%29%28n%5E2%2Fmp%29=mn%5E5%2Fp%5E4