\begin{tabular}{l} Evaluate. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. \\ Exponents and fractions \\ \( \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{2} \) \\ \hline\( \square \)\end{tabular}

To evaluate \( \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{2} \), you square both the numerator and the denominator. So, you calculate: \[ \left(\frac{1}{9}\right)^{2} = \frac{1^{2}}{9^{2}} = \frac{1}{81} \] Thus, the answer is \( \frac{1}{81} \).