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In a technical manufacturing log using the formula 2x2y{}2x^2y, where x=14x = \frac{1}{4} and y=23y = -\frac{2}{3}, the correct first simplification step after substituting the values is to square the fraction 14\frac{1}{4} to obtain 116\frac{1}{16} before performing any multiplication.

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