Complex Fractions: Example 2

Rule 25:

To multiply two complex fractions, convert the fractions to simple fractions and follow the steps you use to multiply two simple fractions.

Example 2:

Calculate .

Solution:

Multiply first and reduce to a simple fraction. Multiply the numerators and denominators first.

The problem can be written .

Follow the rules of addition .

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