Mathematics B - Solving Complex Fractions

Simplifying Complex Fractions

4

__5__

2

5 Steps:

1. 4 2 1. Change the fraction to something

5 ÷ 5 more recognizing.

2. 4 5 2. Do the reciprocal (flip) of the 2nd fraction,

5 x 2 then change division sign to multiplication.

3. 20 3. Multiply the numerator and the deminator.

10

4. 20 10 4. Simplify the fraction to lower

10 ÷ 10 terms by a common fraction (10)

5. = 2 5. You get your answer

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