Rewrite the expression using exponent rules
Convert negative exponents to positive exponents
Simplify the fraction inside the exponent if possible
Use the power of a power rule: ((a^m)^n = a^{mn})
Use the quotient rule: (a^m / a^n = a^{m-n})
Use the product rule: (a^m cdot a^n = a^{m+n})
Reduce fractional exponents by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor
Convert fractional exponents to radicals if needed: (a^{m/n} = sqrt[n]{a^m})
Simplify the radical form
Apply the exponent to each factor if the base is a product or quotient
Cancel common factors when possible
Rewrite the final answer with positive, simplified exponents