1. **Simplify** $\frac{6y}{x} \div \frac{2}{3xy^2}$.
2. Division of fractions means multiplying by the reciprocal:
$$\frac{6y}{x} \times \frac{3xy^2}{2}$$
3. Multiply numerators and denominators:
$$\frac{6y \times 3xy^2}{x \times 2} = \frac{18xy^3}{2x}$$
4. Cancel common factor $x$ in numerator and denominator:
$$\frac{18\cancel{x}y^3}{2\cancel{x}} = \frac{18y^3}{2}$$
5. Simplify the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by 2:
$$\frac{\cancel{18}^{9}y^3}{\cancel{2}^1} = 9y^3$$
**Final answer:** $9y^3$
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**Problem:** Simplify $\frac{6y}{x} \div \frac{2}{3xy^2}$.
**Formula:** Division of fractions $\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}$.
**Explanation:** When dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.
**Intermediate work:**
- Multiply: $\frac{6y}{x} \times \frac{3xy^2}{2} = \frac{18xy^3}{2x}$
- Cancel $x$: $\frac{18\cancel{x}y^3}{2\cancel{x}} = \frac{18y^3}{2}$
- Simplify fraction: $\frac{\cancel{18}^{9}y^3}{\cancel{2}^1} = 9y^3$
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Fraction Division Bc4653
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