Chapter 6.3(a) Simplifying Complex Fractions.notebook
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Chapter 6.3(a) Simplifying Complex Fractions
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Complex Rational Expression (complex fraction): A rational expression whose numerator, denominator or both contain one or more rational expressions.
Examples:
Simplify complex fractions by simplifying the numerator and denominator and then dividing.
Parts of a complex fraction: Numerator
Main Fraction Bar
Denominator
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1) Simplify each complex fraction.
The goal when simplifying complex fractions is to get in the
form of a.
, where P and Q are polynomials with no common factors.
There are two different methods today we will work on the first method:
Simplifying a Complex Fraction: Method 1
Step 1: Simplify the numerator and the denominator of the complex fraction so that each is a single fraction.
Step 2: Perform the indicated division by multiplying the numerator of the complex fraction by the reciprocal of the denominator of the complex fraction.
Step 3: Simplify if possible.
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Chapter 6.3(a) Simplifying Complex Fractions.notebook
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2) Simplify each complex fraction.
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