Rule 26: Complex Fractions

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

Example:
Calculate tex2html_wrap_inline132 .

Answer:
Convert the numerator tex2html_wrap_inline134 of the complex fraction to a simple fraction. tex2html_wrap_inline134 can be written tex2html_wrap_inline138 . Convert the denominator tex2html_wrap_inline140 of the complex fraction to a simple fraction. tex2html_wrap_inline140 can be written tex2html_wrap_inline144 . tex2html_wrap_inline146 can now be written tex2html_wrap_inline148 .

tex2html_wrap_inline150 . The problem can now be written tex2html_wrap_inline152 .

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Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and review the solution.

Problem 1:
Simplify tex2html_wrap_inline154

Answer

Problem 2:
Simplify tex2html_wrap_inline156 .

Answer

Problem 3:
Simplify

Answer

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