Rule 25: Complex Fractions

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

Example:

Calculate

Solution 1:

Convert the numerator

to a simple fraction.

can be written tex2html_wrap_inline110

Convert the denominator to a simple fraction. can be written tex2html_wrap_inline114 . The problem tex2html_wrap_inline104 can now be written tex2html_wrap_inline118 . Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. tex2html_wrap_inline120 . The problem is reduced by tex2html_wrap_inline122 .

Solution 2:

Convert the 8 to a fraction, multiply the numerators, and multiply the denominators. tex2html_wrap_inline124

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Rule 25: Complex Fractions

If you want to review another example, click on the word Example. Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and review the solution.

If you want to review another example, click on the word Example.
Work the following problems and click on Answer if you want to check the answer and review the solution.