simplify \frac{4^{12}\cdot4^{8}}{4^{13}}

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To simplify the expression \(\frac{4^{12} \cdot 4^{8}}{4^{13}}\), we can use the properties of exponents.

First, we can simplify the numerator, \(4^{12} \cdot 4^{8}\), using the rule \(a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}\):

\[ 4^{12} \cdot 4^{8} = 4^{12 + 8} = 4^{20} \]

Now, the expression becomes:

\[ \frac{4^{20}}{4^{13}} \]

Next, we apply the rule \(\frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n}\):

\[ \frac{4^{20}}{4^{13}} = 4^{20 - 13} = 4^{7} \]

Thus, the simplified result is:

\[ \boxed{4^7} \]