Question

Simplify 2x^3y^3/4y^2

Answer 1

2x^3*y^3/4y^2

x^3 cannot be divided.

y^3/y^2=y

So we have for 2x^3*y numerator

and 4 in denominator

We get (x^3*y)/2

Answer 2

2x^3 1/4y

Explanation:

y^3

4y^2

1/4 y

no x's to simplify

subtract the exponents for y

divide 1/4