SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operations. Reduce all answers to lowest terms. (17a^2b^3)/(18yx) divided by (34a^2)/(9xy)

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Question 360524: Perform the indicated operations. Reduce all answers to lowest terms.
(17a^2b^3)/(18yx) divided by (34a^2)/(9xy)

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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[(17a^2b^3)/(18yx)]/[(34a^2)/(9xy)] invert the second fraction & multiply.
(17a^2b^3)/(18xy)*(9xy)/(34a^2) cancel like terms.
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17a^2b^3/34a^2=b^3/2
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9xy/18xy=1/2
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b^3/2*1/2=b^3/4 ans.