Question

use an exponent to condense the expression below. then compute. express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.
\\(\frac{13}{22}\times\frac{13}{22}\\)
answer attempt 1 out of 2
type the / symbol on your keyboard to create fractions. type the base, then use the \\(a^b\\) button or use the ^ symbol on your keyboard for the exponent.
condensed form:

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent rule

When multiplying two identical fractions $\frac{a}{b}\times\frac{a}{b}$, it can be written as $(\frac{a}{b})^2$. Here $a = 13$ and $b=22$, so $\frac{13}{22}\times\frac{13}{22}=(\frac{13}{22})^2$.

Step2: Compute the fraction

$(\frac{13}{22})^2=\frac{13\times13}{22\times22}=\frac{169}{484}$.

Answer:

Condensed Form: $(\frac{13}{22})^2$; Computed Answer: $\frac{169}{484}$