If a power is in the denominator of a fraction with the numerator 111 it can be written as a power with a negative exponent. It can be shown by using the Quotient of Powers Property. 135=3035=30−5=3-5 \dfrac{1}{3^5}=\dfrac{3^0}{3^5}=3^{0-5}=3^{\text{-}5} 351=3530=30−5=3-5