Simplify the exponential expression. Write the result using only positive exponents.
-$\frac { y ^ { 10 } } { y ^ { 8 } }$
A) $\mathrm { y } ^ { 18 }$
B) $\frac { 1 } { \mathrm { y } ^ { 2 } }$
C) $y ^ { 12 }$
D) $y ^ { 2 }$

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When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: $y^{10} / y^{8} = y^{10-8} = y^2$.

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Simplify the Exponential Expression $\frac { y ^ { 10 } } { y ^ { 8 } }$