Simplified expression

3^1/2 • 3^1/4

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To simplify the expression \(3^{1/2} \cdot 3^{1/4}\), you can use the property of exponents that states:

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

In this case, \(a = 3\), \(m = \frac{1}{2}\), and \(n = \frac{1}{4}\).

Now, add the exponents:

\[ \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} \]

To add these fractions, find a common denominator. The common denominator for 2 and 4 is 4:

\[ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} \]

Now add:

\[ \frac{2}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \]

So, we rewrite the expression as:

\[ 3^{1/2} \cdot 3^{1/4} = 3^{3/4} \]

Thus, the simplified expression is:

\[ \boxed{3^{3/4}} \]