I have a question about my algebra homework....?

Question

i have to simplify fractions for homework the question is y/y to the 3rd power how do i do this??

Answer 1

It would be 1/y^2

Because you can reduce

Divide the top and bottom by y. (just think of y as a number)

y divided by y is 1 (numerator)

y^3 divided by y is y^2 (denominator)

Hope this helps!  

Answer 2

the simplfied answer would be 1/y^2. you are able to pull a y from both the numerator and the denominator.

hope this helps.