Math Problem Statement

15a^2/8ab^3c multiplied by 4c/5ab

Solution

To multiply the two expressions:

15a28ab3c×4c5ab\frac{15a^2}{8ab^3c} \times \frac{4c}{5ab}

Step 1: Multiply the numerators

The numerators are 15a215a^2 and 4c4c: 15a2×4c=60a2c15a^2 \times 4c = 60a^2c

Step 2: Multiply the denominators

The denominators are 8ab3c8ab^3c and 5ab5ab: 8ab3c×5ab=40a2b4c8ab^3c \times 5ab = 40a^2b^4c

Step 3: Combine the results

Now we have: 60a2c40a2b4c\frac{60a^2c}{40a^2b^4c}

Step 4: Simplify

  • Cancel a2a^2 in the numerator and denominator.
  • Cancel cc in the numerator and denominator.
  • 60÷40=3260 \div 40 = \frac{3}{2}.

This leaves us with: 32b4\frac{3}{2b^4}

Final Answer:

32b4\frac{3}{2b^4}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Multiplying Fractions
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Multiplication of fractions: (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c) / (b*d)
Simplification of expressions by canceling common factors

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebraic Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10