Multiplying and Dividing Monomials

Learn how to multiply and divide monomials. Follow these rules,
Are the bases the same?
If the bases are the same then,

You can simplify the monomials
Add exponents with multiplication
Subtract the exponents with division

If the bases are not the same then you cannot simplify the monomials

Example problem
2x^5y^8 * 3^4 y^2