Question 86525

Start with the given expression


{{{48a^5b/12ab^2}}}


When you divide common bases with exponents, you subtract the exponents



{{{48a^(5-1)b^(1-2)/12}}}  Subtract the exponents (note: this eliminates the variables and exponents in the denominator)


{{{48a^4b^-1/12}}}



{{{4a^4b^-1}}} Now divide {{{48}}} by {{{12}}} to get {{{4}}}



Flip any negative exponents

{{{4a^4/b^1}}}