Simplify numerator using product rule

Using the product rule $a^m imes a^n = a^{m+n}$, add the exponents of the numerator.

$2^5 imes 2^3 = 2^{5+3} = 2^8$

Simplify expression using quotient rule

Using the quotient rule $a^m / a^n = a^{m-n}$, subtract the exponent of the denominator from the numerator's exponent.

$rac{2^8}{2^4} = 2^{8-4} = 2^4$

Calculate final value

Evaluate the power of 2 as $2 imes 2 imes 2 imes 2$.

$2^4 = 16$