Complex Fractions: Problem 3

Rule 25:: To multiply two complex fractions, convert the fractions to simple fractions and follow the steps you use to multiply two simple fractions.

Problem 3:

Calculate

Solution:

Convert division to multiplication by changing the division sign to a multiplication sign and inverting the fraction to the right of the sign. Then multiply the three numerators and multiply the three denominators.

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