Vector cross product with coefficients

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Anyone know how would I simplify a cross product where the two vectors have coefficients? For example [itex](x/(y^3))\bar{r}[/itex] X [itex](x/(y))\bar{L}[/itex]

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Just pull the coefficients out.
 
In other words, [itex](a\vec{u})\times(b\vec{v})= ab (\vec{u}\times \vec{b})[/itex].