Fractional Exponents Calculator

What are Fractional Exponents?

Fractional exponents are exponents that are fractions, such as \(x^{\frac{1}{2}}\) or \(x^{\frac{3}{4}}\). They allow us to express roots and combinations of roots and powers in a compact form.

How to Calculate Fractional Exponents

Calculating fractional exponents involves understanding the relationship between roots and powers. The general approach is to convert the fractional exponent into a combination of roots and powers.

Formula:

For a fractional exponent \(a^{\frac{n}{d}}\), where 'n' is the numerator and 'd' is the denominator:

\[a^{\frac{n}{d}} = (a^{\frac{1}{d}})^n = (\sqrt[d]{a})^n\]

Calculation Steps:

1. Identify the base (a) and the fractional exponent (\(\frac{n}{d}\)).
2. Take the d-th root of the base: \(\sqrt[d]{a}\).
3. Raise the result to the power of n: \((\sqrt[d]{a})^n\).
4. Simplify the result if possible.

Example:

Calculate \(8^{\frac{2}{3}}\)

1. Base (a) = 8, n = 2, d = 3
2. \(\sqrt[3]{8} = 2\) (because \(2^3 = 8\))
3. \((\sqrt[3]{8})^2 = 2^2 = 4\)
4. Therefore, \(8^{\frac{2}{3}} = 4\)

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