Determine the value of the expression 4^3 * 4^-6

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To solve the expression \( 4^3 \times 4^{-6} \), we can use the properties of exponents. Specifically, we use the property that states:

\[ a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} \]

In this case, \( a = 4 \), \( m = 3 \), and \( n = -6 \). Therefore, we can combine the exponents:

\[ 4^3 \times 4^{-6} = 4^{3 + (-6)} = 4^{-3} \]

Now, we simplify \( 4^{-3} \):

\[ 4^{-3} = \frac{1}{4^3} \]

Calculating \( 4^3 \):

\[ 4^3 = 4 \times 4 \times 4 = 16 \times 4 = 64 \]

Thus, we have:

\[ 4^{-3} = \frac{1}{64} \]

Finally, the value of the expression \( 4^3 \times 4^{-6} \) is

\[ \boxed{\frac{1}{64}} \]