SOLUTION: How do you simplify a fraction that has a negative fractional exponent? the fraction is 625/81 and the exponent is -5/4 but the negative sign is not specific to either the numer

Question 216604: How do you simplify a fraction that has a negative fractional exponent?
the fraction is 625/81 and the exponent is -5/4 but the negative sign is not specific to either the numerator nor the denominator. I don't understand how the negative sign will affect the process. Please help.
Judy
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Remember, if you have a fraction that is raised to a negative exponent, simply flip the fraction to write a positive exponent.

For example,

So in this case,

I'll let you take it from here. Let me know if you still need help.
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