Name: How Can You Simplify Fractions Using the Negative Exponent Rule?
Uploaded: 2022-12-12T08:40:02.378Z
Channel: House of Math
Description: Fractions can be simplified more easily by using the negative exponent rule, in order to combine powers with the same base. Watch this video to find out more.

Fractions can be simplified more easily by using the negative exponent rule, in order to combine powers with the same base. Watch this video to find out more.

How Can You Simplify Fractions Using the Negative Exponent Rule?

Consists of a base and exponent. The base is multiplied by itself the number of times indicated by the exponent.

The part of a power showing the factor that is multiplied by itself.

The part of a power showing how many times the base is multiplied by itself

A part of something. In algebra, the numerator and denominator contain algebraic expressions.

The number at the top of a fraction. It tells you the number of equal parts taken.

The number at the bottom of a fraction. It tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Every number in a multiplication problem that is multiplied is called a factor.