Question

Simplify.

$\frac{3c^{8} }{12c^{12} }$

Answer 1

(4^-1)×c^-4 should be the answer

Answer 2

When the base is same in exponent then their's powers are subtracted.

= 3c^8 / 12c^12

= 3/12 ( c^8-12)

= 1/4(c^-4).

So, the answer is :

$1 \div 4c ^{ - 4}$