the original problem is: 6x^2, over 12xy.They asked me to factor the numerator and the dinominator. i put:

I am working on a homework assignment, that is on simplifying a variable expression.the original problem is: 6x^2, over 12xy.They asked me to factor the numerator and the dinominator. i put: 2*3*x*X, over 3*2*2*x*y, wich as far as im concerened, is correct.Then, they asked me to: divide out the common factors. it gives me: =2^1*_from here I am lost. I am looking for help. Can you help me?