1. **State the problem:** Simplify the expression $$v^{\frac{11}{4}} \cdot v^{\frac{1}{4}}$$ assuming all variables are positive.
2. **Recall the rule for multiplying powers with the same base:** When multiplying expressions with the same base, add the exponents:
$$a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$$
3. **Apply the rule:**
$$v^{\frac{11}{4}} \cdot v^{\frac{1}{4}} = v^{\frac{11}{4} + \frac{1}{4}}$$
4. **Add the exponents:**
$$\frac{11}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{11 + 1}{4} = \frac{12}{4}$$
5. **Simplify the fraction:**
$$\frac{12}{4} = \cancel{\frac{12}{4}}^{3}$$
6. **Final simplified expression:**
$$v^3$$
**Answer:** $v^3$
Simplify Exponents 50181D
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