SOLUTION: How do I solve problems that have a fraction has the base and a fraction as the exponent? example: (1/32)^(1/5) OR (1/16)^(1/4)

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Question 845507: How do I solve problems that have a fraction has the base and a fraction as the exponent? example: (1/32)^(1/5)
OR
(1/16)^(1/4)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the fraction in the exponent is the root that you want to find
4^(1/2)
means get the square root of 4= 2*2
27^(1/3) means find the cube root of 27 =3*3*3