SOLUTION: I need to simplify the complex fraction by any method -2 ___ ab2 ___ 5 __ a

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Question 463922: I need to simplify the complex fraction by any method
-2
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ab2
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5
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a
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28-2%2Fab%5E2%29%2F%285%2Fa%29
Invert the divisor and multiply
= %28-2%2Fab%5E2%29%2A%28a%2F5%29
= %28-2a%2F5ab%5E2%29
= -2%2F5b%5E2