+2440 | \((\frac{5}{2})^2\) | Use an exponent rule that states that \((\frac{a}{b})^2=\frac{a^2}{b^2}\). I like to think of it as distributing it to the numerator and denominator. |
| \(\frac{5^2}{2^2}\) | Simplify the numerator and denominator. |
| \(\frac{25}{4}\) | This is the fraction in its improper form. |
| \(\frac{25}{4}=6\frac{1}{4}=6.25\) | Here's your answer in other forms. |
