1280v^9y^5/

100v^4y3

Simplify by removing the factor of 1.

Do I look forthe commom multiple or no? Do I factor out again and then cancel off?

2 answers

Use the denominator 100v^4y3 as a factor of the numerator. The fraction can be written
(100v^4y^3)*(128v^58y^2)/(100v^4y^3)
Now divide by and cancel out the denominator.
128v^54y-1/10v^4y^3???