Calculator Exponentiation of a Fraction
This online calculator computes the exponents of fractions. Firstly find exponent of the numerator and place it over the exponent of the denominator. Then simplify the result to the lowest terms or a mixed number if possible.
1/2^4 = 1/16 = 0.0625
Spelled out: one sixteenth.How do we solve fractions step by step?
- Exponentiation: 1/2 ^ 4 = 14/24 = 1/16
To raise a fraction to a power, raise both the numerator and denominator to that power. Simplify if possible (reduce to lowest terms).
In other words, one half raised to the power of to four equals one sixteenth.
Rules for expressions with fractions:
Fractions - Use a forward slash to separate the numerator and denominator. For example, for five-hundredths, enter 5/100.Mixed numbers Leave one space between the whole number and the fraction part, and use a forward slash for the fraction. For example, enter 1 2/3 . For negative mixed numbers, write the negative sign before the whole number, such as -5 1/2.
Division of fractions - Since the forward slash is used for both fraction lines and division, use a colon (:) to divide fractions. For example, to divide 1/2 by 1/3, enter 1/2 : 1/3.
Decimals Enter decimal numbers using a decimal point (.), and they will be automatically converted to fractions. For example, enter 1.45.
Math Symbols
| Symbol | Symbol name | Symbol Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | plus sign | addition | 1/2 + 1/3 |
| - | minus sign | subtraction | 1 1/2 - 2/3 |
| * | asterisk | multiplication | 2/3 * 3/4 |
| × | times sign | multiplication | 2/3 × 5/6 |
| : | division sign | division | 1/2 : 3 |
| / | division slash | division | 1/3 / 5 |
| : | colon | complex fraction | 1/2 : 1/3 |
| ^ | caret | exponentiation / power | 1/4^3 |
| () | parentheses | calculate expression inside first | -3/5 - (-1/4) |
Order of Operations
Ever wondered why calculators don't just work left to right? This calculator follows the mathematical order of operations — a set of rules that ensures everyone solves expressions the same way, every time.
Popular Memory Tricks
Different regions use different mnemonics to remember this order:
* PEMDAS - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
* BEDMAS - Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
* BODMAS - Brackets, Order (or "Of"), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
* GEMDAS - Grouping symbols (parentheses, brackets, braces: (){}), Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
The Golden Rules
Rule 1: Multiplication and division always come before addition and subtraction. Think of them as the VIPs that skip to the front of the line!
Rule 2: When operations have equal priority (like × and ÷, or + and −), work from left to right—just like reading a book.
Rule 3: Parentheses change the natural order of evaluation of operations.
Fractions in word problems:
- Fraction and a decimal
Write as a fraction and a decimal. One and two plus three and five hundredths - A sixth of a million
How much is 2/6 of $10,000,000? - Chef Davido
Italian chef Davido put 36 pieces of pineapple on his Hawaiian pizza and then cut it into sixths, so that each slice had the same amount of pineapple. Luke bought one sixth of Davido's pizza and ate it with pleasure. How many pieces of pineapple did Luke - A chocolate 2
A chocolate cake is cut into twelve equal pieces. Mr. Greedy eats five pieces at break time with his mug of tea. What fraction of the cake is left? - Work out 2
Work out the sum of 2/6 and 1/6. Give your answer in its simplest form. - One-fifth
What is 1/5 as a decimal? Round your answer to three decimal places. - You have 2
You have 6/13 of a pie. If you share 9/10, how much will you have left?
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Last Modified: April 27, 2026
