Multiply Rational 12353B
1. Problem: Multiply the rational expressions \(\frac{5y^3}{32x} \times \frac{-4}{15x^2 y^3}\).
2. Formula: To multiply rational expressions, multiply the numerators and denominators:
$$\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a \times c}{b \times d}$$
3. Factor and simplify:
- Numerator: \(5y^3 \times -4 = -20y^3\)
- Denominator: \(32x \times 15x^2 y^3 = 480x^3 y^3\)
4. Divide out common factors:
- \(y^3\) cancels out numerator and denominator.
- \(20\) and \(480\) simplify to \(1\) and \(24\) respectively.
5. Result:
$$\frac{-1}{24x^3}$$
Final answer: \(-\frac{1}{24x^3}\)