In the following exercises, simplify each fraction. Do not convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers. −4x32y

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In the following exercises, simplify each fraction. Do not convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers.  −4x32y

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Concept used:  1) A fraction is considered simplified if there are no common factors in the numerator and denominator.  a) The process of simplifying a fraction is called reducing the fraction.  b) For reducing the fraction, we use the equivalent fractions property in reverse.  We know that the equivalent fractions property is,  ab=a⋅cb⋅c, where b≠0,c≠0 and a,b,c are numbers.  Now, the reverse form of equivalent fractions property is,  a⋅cb⋅c=ab, where c is the common factor in the numerator and denominator.  Calculation:  We are the given fraction with −4x32y.  From the above concept:  Notice that 4 is factor of both 4x and 32y. −4x32y  Factor the numerator and denominator. −x⋅4y⋅4⋅8  Remove the common factors. −x8y  Hence the simplified form of the given fraction −4x32y is, as follows: −x8y.

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