The problem
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Is this the true simplification of -3/5 divided by 27/25? It just seems odd that they are using powers of 2 and 3.
Answer provided by our tutors
The changing of 5 to 5*5 is simply a feature of the software, in that all integers are prime factored. Prime factorization is a good practice because it helps identify common terms in the numerator and denominator of any fraction and therefore ensures that cancellations are properly recognized.
