Exponential notation lets you move the decimal point in a number. It simplifies numbers by getting rid of zeros, and making math easier.
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You subtract the exponent of the denominator from that of the numerator.
It is: 5.08*10^8 in scientific notation and the exponent of 10 is 8
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It means that the decimal point has to move to the left.
That indicates a decimal; a number less than one.