SOLUTION: Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the result. (48x^2/y) / (36xy^2/5)

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Question 39916: Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

(48x^2/y) / (36xy^2/5)
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(48X^2/y) / (36XY^2/5)

To divide a fraction by another fractionin is to multiply the fraction by the inverse of the another fraction.
(48X^2/Y) (5/36XY^2)--->240X^2 / 36XY^3--> simplify by 12X--->20X / 3Y^3
The answer is : 20X / 3Y^3