SOLUTION: Find the value of the following: 8!12!/5!14!

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Question 306453: Find the value of the following:

8!12!/5!14!
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, richwmiller:
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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The key is canceling
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8!/5!=8*7*6
12!/14!=14*13
(8*7*6)/(14*13)
4*6/13
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