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A complex fraction
is a fraction in which the numerator, denominator, or both, also
contain fractions.
If the complex fraction contains a variable, it is called a
complex rational expression. |
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It's just a fraction
within a fraction. |
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The word "complex" in Complex Fraction means multifaceted
or difficult.
It does not imply a connection to Complex Numbers (numbers containing an
i ).
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numerator of complex
fraction |
| main fraction line |
| denominator of complex
fraction |
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There are two
methods that can be used to simplify complex fractions. To simplify
a complex fraction means to write the expression without a fraction in its
numerator and its denominator.
Method 1:
Simplify complex fractions by
multiplying by a common
denominator.
Method 2:
Simplify complex fractions by
simplifying the numerator and
the denominator.
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No matter which method you use to simplify complex fractions,
the secret to success is to SHOW YOUR WORK! |
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Remember that complex fractions ALWAYS need to be
simplified.
It is too confusing to leave an answer in this complex form.
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