Question

How do you simplify the fraction `(3/5)^-2`?

Answer 1

`(3/5)^(-2)=(5/3)^2=25/9=2 7/9`

Explanation:

If the exponent of a power is negative, then you have to calculate the reciprocal of the base and raise it to the positive power:

`(a/b)^(-c)=(b/a)^c`