Question

evaluate. write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.
\\(\frac{7^2}{5^2} = \frac{\quad}{\quad}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate numerator square

$7^2 = 7 \times 7 = 49$

Step2: Calculate denominator square

$5^2 = 5 \times 5 = 25$

Step3: Form the simplified fraction

The fraction $\frac{49}{25}$ is already in simplest form as 49 and 25 share no common positive integer factors other than 1.

Answer:

$\frac{49}{25}$