SOLUTION: How do I simplify fractions when the denominator has a negative exponent?
For example : 3/6^-1
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Question 789349: How do I simplify fractions when the denominator has a negative exponent?
For example : 3/6^-1
Found 2 solutions by KMST, Alan3354:
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The definition of power with a negative exponent is the inverse of the power with the opposite exponent:
Basically, if you do not want to have a power with a negative exponent, you just move the power to the other side of the fraction bar and drop the minus sign, as in
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I simplify fractions when the denominator has a negative exponent?
For example : 3/6^-1
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Multiply NUM and DEN by 6
= 18/1
= 18
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