SOLUTION: Why does the fraction 7 to the 1/5 exponent over (divided by) 7 to the 3/5 exponent equal 7 to the 3/5 exponent over 7? Thank you.

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Question 863830: Why does the fraction 7 to the 1/5 exponent over (divided by) 7 to the 3/5 exponent equal 7 to the 3/5 exponent over 7?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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7^(1/5)/7^(3/5) = 1/7^(2/5) = 7^(3/5)/7^(5/5)