Subjects/Algebra/Powers, exponents, and radicals/Quotient of powers2. Powers, exponents, and radicalsQuotient of powersLevel: fundamentalIn 2. Powers, exponents, and radicalsFormulaCopy LaTeXanam=am−n(a=0)DetailWhen dividing powers with the same base, the exponents are subtracted.Related formulasRelatedProduct of powersaman=am+nOpen formulaOpen in sectionRelatedZero and negative exponentsa0=1;a−n=an1(a=0)Open formulaOpen in section