Dividing Exponents Calculator

Divide powers with the same base by subtracting exponents.

Combined exponent 4

Value 625

Formula: bᵐ ÷ bⁿ = bᵐ⁻ⁿ

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Base = 5

3. Exponent 1 = 6

4. Exponent 2 = 2

6. Combined exponent = 4

7. Value = 625

Did we solve your problem today?

When dividing powers of the same base, subtract the exponents.

The math behind it

bᵐ ÷ bⁿ = bᵐ⁻ⁿ. A negative result means a reciprocal power.

5⁶ ÷ 5² = 5⁴ = 625.

What is b⁰?

Any non-zero base to the zero power equals 1.