Perform the Indicated Operation and Write the Answer with Positive $( a ) ^ { 3 / 8 } \cdot ( a ) ^ { - 1 / 8 }$

question 38

Short Answer

Perform the indicated operation and write the answer with positive exponent in lowest terms:
$( a ) ^ { 3 / 8 } \cdot ( a ) ^ { - 1 / 8 }$

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