what is 3/5 to the 2nd power?
3/5 times 3/5
\({({3\over 5})^2} = {3^2\over5^2}\)
This is from distributive property.
Then calculate for top and bottom.
\( {3^2\over5^2}= {9\over25}\)
If you want it in decimal form calculate the fraction.
\({9\over25} = 0.36\)