Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { 5 y ^ { 2 } + 49 y + 36 } { 25 y ^ { 2 } - 16 }$

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Short Answer

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { 5 y ^ { 2 } + 49 y + 36 } { 25 y ^ { 2 } - 16 }$

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