Question

Write the fraction in simplest form.
26x^3y^2/65xy

Answer 1

Answer: 2x^3y^2-1

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5y

Step-by-step explanation:

Cancel the common factor of 26 and 65

Then factor 13 out of 26x^3y^2

13(2x^3y^2) / 65xy

Cancel the common factor of x^3y^2 and y

x(2x^3y^2-1) / 5xy

Cancel common factors

2x^3y^2-1 / 5y