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Need some help with multiplying algebraic fractions

Need some help with multiplying algebraic fractions-example-1

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Answer:

a=10, b=5, c=2, d=12

Explanation:

Multiply each variable together

5*2=10

8*3=24

10
x^(3)
y^(2)/24x

the coefficients (numbers) can each be divided by 2

5
x^(3) y^(2)/12x

subtract the "x" exponents together

5
x^(2) y^(2)/12

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