Complex Fractions: Example 1

Rule 24:

To manipulate complex fractions, just convert them to simple fractions and follow rules 1 through 23 for simple fractions.

Example 1:

Convert to a simple fraction and reduce.

Answer:

Solution 1:

can be written which in turn can be written .

Now just follow the procedure you would when you multiply two simple fractions.

Solution 2:

You can also simply the fraction without first converting the to complex fraction. Multiply by 1 in the form of the complex fraction .

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