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    Simplifying Negative Exponents: How to Add Fractions with Negative Exponents

    Ok i understand that 1/ 2^10 = 2^-10. But with the factoring wouldn't you need to factor out 2^-10? Can you show me the step by step solution. The answer is supposed to be 1/ 2^9
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    Simplifying Negative Exponents: How to Add Fractions with Negative Exponents

    Homework Statement 1/ 2^10 + 1/ 2^11 + 1/ 2^12 + 1 / 2^12 = ? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution i am very confused with this problem as i thought that i would convert the 1/2^X numbers to 2^-X and then add the numbers together. The answer would be 1/2^45. and i know...