For example if you need to calculate 127^(-1/9) on calculator then follow these steps on calculator:
1) On 2) Enter 125 3) Square root 12 times 4) Less 1 5) Divide the figure on screen by 9 6) Add 1 7) Press Multiply & then equal to, 12 times 8) Press Divide then equal to
You got the accurate answer, for cross checking type 127^(-1/9) in excel or in Google, you can use above formula to find out any number with power