Series of algebraic expressions demonstrating operations with fractions and variables.
Mathematical expressions involving division and multiplication of algebraic fractions with variables x and y.
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Step-by-step solution for: Multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions - Variation Theory
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Step-by-step solution for: Multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions - Variation Theory
Let's solve each expression step by step. We are given a series of algebraic expressions involving division and multiplication of rational expressions. The goal is to simplify each one.
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$$
\frac{7x}{xy} \div \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14}
$$
Step 1: Simplify each fraction:
- $\frac{7x}{xy} = \frac{7}{y}$ (cancel $x$)
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now substitute:
$$
\frac{7}{y} \div 2y \div \frac{2y}{7}
$$
Step 2: Convert divisions into multiplications:
Recall: $a \div b = a \times \frac{1}{b}$
So:
$$
\frac{7}{y} \div 2y = \frac{7}{y} \times \frac{1}{2y} = \frac{7}{2y^2}
$$
Then:
$$
\frac{7}{2y^2} \div \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{7}{2y^2} \times \frac{7}{2y} = \frac{49}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 1: $\boxed{\frac{49}{4y^3}}$
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$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14}
$$
Step 1: Simplify:
- $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 2y \div \frac{2y}{7}
$$
Step 2: First division:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 2y = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{1}{2y} = \frac{7x}{2y^2}
$$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{2y^2} \div \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{7x}{2y^2} \times \frac{7}{2y} = \frac{49x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 2: $\boxed{\frac{49x}{4y^3}}$
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$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify inside the parentheses:
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
So:
$$
2y \div \frac{2y}{7} = 2y \times \frac{7}{2y} = 7
$$
Now the whole expression becomes:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div 7
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 7 = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{x}{y}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 3: $\boxed{\frac{x}{y}}$
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$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{3} \times \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify inside the parentheses:
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Multiply:
$$
2y \times \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{4y^2}{7}
$$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{4y^2}{7}
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div \frac{4y^2}{7} = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{7}{4y^2} = \frac{49x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 4: $\boxed{\frac{49x}{4y^3}}$
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$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{9} \times \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify fractions:
- $\frac{6y}{9} = \frac{2y}{3}$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now multiply:
$$
\frac{2y}{3} \times \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{4y^2}{21}
$$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{4y^2}{21}
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div \frac{4y^2}{21} = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{21}{4y^2} = \frac{147x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 5: $\boxed{\frac{147x}{4y^3}}$
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1. $\frac{49}{4y^3}$
2. $\frac{49x}{4y^3}$
3. $\frac{x}{y}$
4. $\frac{49x}{4y^3}$
5. $\frac{147x}{4y^3}$
Let me know if you'd like these boxed or formatted differently!
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Expression 1:
$$
\frac{7x}{xy} \div \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14}
$$
Step 1: Simplify each fraction:
- $\frac{7x}{xy} = \frac{7}{y}$ (cancel $x$)
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now substitute:
$$
\frac{7}{y} \div 2y \div \frac{2y}{7}
$$
Step 2: Convert divisions into multiplications:
Recall: $a \div b = a \times \frac{1}{b}$
So:
$$
\frac{7}{y} \div 2y = \frac{7}{y} \times \frac{1}{2y} = \frac{7}{2y^2}
$$
Then:
$$
\frac{7}{2y^2} \div \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{7}{2y^2} \times \frac{7}{2y} = \frac{49}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 1: $\boxed{\frac{49}{4y^3}}$
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Expression 2:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14}
$$
Step 1: Simplify:
- $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 2y \div \frac{2y}{7}
$$
Step 2: First division:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 2y = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{1}{2y} = \frac{7x}{2y^2}
$$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{2y^2} \div \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{7x}{2y^2} \times \frac{7}{2y} = \frac{49x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 2: $\boxed{\frac{49x}{4y^3}}$
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Expression 3:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{3} \div \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify inside the parentheses:
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
So:
$$
2y \div \frac{2y}{7} = 2y \times \frac{7}{2y} = 7
$$
Now the whole expression becomes:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div 7
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div 7 = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{x}{y}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 3: $\boxed{\frac{x}{y}}$
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Expression 4:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{3} \times \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify inside the parentheses:
- $\frac{6y}{3} = 2y$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Multiply:
$$
2y \times \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{4y^2}{7}
$$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{4y^2}{7}
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div \frac{4y^2}{7} = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{7}{4y^2} = \frac{49x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 4: $\boxed{\frac{49x}{4y^3}}$
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Expression 5:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \left( \frac{6y}{9} \times \frac{4y}{14} \right)
$$
First, simplify fractions:
- $\frac{6y}{9} = \frac{2y}{3}$
- $\frac{4y}{14} = \frac{2y}{7}$
Now multiply:
$$
\frac{2y}{3} \times \frac{2y}{7} = \frac{4y^2}{21}
$$
Now:
$$
\frac{7x^2}{xy} \div \frac{4y^2}{21}
$$
Simplify $\frac{7x^2}{xy} = \frac{7x}{y}$
Then:
$$
\frac{7x}{y} \div \frac{4y^2}{21} = \frac{7x}{y} \times \frac{21}{4y^2} = \frac{147x}{4y^3}
$$
✔ Answer for Expression 5: $\boxed{\frac{147x}{4y^3}}$
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✔ Final Answers:
1. $\frac{49}{4y^3}$
2. $\frac{49x}{4y^3}$
3. $\frac{x}{y}$
4. $\frac{49x}{4y^3}$
5. $\frac{147x}{4y^3}$
Let me know if you'd like these boxed or formatted differently!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplying algebraic fractions worksheet.