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Complex Fractions

This topic covers the concept of complex fractions and their simplification.

Topic: Simplifying Complex Fractions

  • Complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, denominator or both contain a fraction.
     
    Example: 1/2 is a    
                      5
         complex fraction

  • When the numerator, denominator or both contain a mixed number, first write the mixed number as an improper fraction

  • When the numerator, denominator or both is a sum/difference of two or more fractions, simplify the numerator/denominator first before solving further

  • Express the answer in the simplest form
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