Complex Fractions
They really are simple.
A complex fraction is a
fraction within a fraction
Find the common denominator
of all the fractions.
In this case the common
denominator is 5x2
Multiply by 1
The common denominator divided by itself is
1
The complex fraction
becomes a simple fraction.
(Always reduce the
fraction if you can.)
One more time.
Find the common denominator.
One more time.
The common denominator is x
One more time.
Multiply by 1
(The common denominator divided by itself.)
One more time.
The complex fraction is now a simple fraction.
More difficult this time.
Find the common denominator.
More difficult this time.
Find the common denominator.
Factor the denominators.
More difficult this time.
Find the common denominator.
Multiply by 1
More difficult this time.
Find the common denominator.
Now it is a simple fraction.
More difficult this time.
Find the common denominator.
We can reduce this one.