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Interpreting Rational Exponent Notation

In a technical manual for warehouse logistics, a scaling factor is expressed as 12523125^{\frac{2}{3}}. To ensure other team members can follow the math, provide a short written explanation of the general rule used to convert a rational exponent of the form amna^{\frac{m}{n}} into a radical expression. In your explanation, state the general formula and identify exactly what the numerator (mm) and the denominator (nn) signify in the conversion process (i.e., which one indicates the root and which one indicates the power).

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