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 .

Answer:

Convert the numerator of the complex fraction to a simple fraction. can be written . Convert the denominator of the complex fraction to a simple fraction. can be written . can now be written .

. The problem can now be written .

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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

Answer

Problem 2:

Simplify .

Answer

Problem 3:

Simplify

Answer

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