We have $-3x^5y^4$ divided by $xy^2$. When dividing with the same base, we subtract the exponents. So, $x^5$ divided by $x$ gives us $x^4$ and $y^4$ divided by $y^2$ gives us $y^2$. So, the expression inside the parentheses simplifies to $-3x^4y^2$.
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