Complex Fractions: Problem 2

Rule 26:

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.

Problem 2:

Simplify

Answer:

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Solution:

Simplify the complex fraction . By now you know that the easiest way to convert this fraction to a simple fraction is to multiply it by 1 in the form because operation will remove the 3 and the 4.

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The problem can now be written .

Build each fraction to equivalent fractions with denominators of 6.

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