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:

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 tex2html_wrap_inline66 can now be written tex2html_wrap_inline78 .

Build each fraction to equivalent fractions with denominators of 6.

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