Rewriting Complex Fractions (1.11.3)

Question 1

• The first step in simplifying a complex fraction is to put in place a common denominator within the numerator and also within the denominator.

Answer 1

• The first step in simplifying a complex fraction is to put in place a common denominator within the numerator and also within the denominator.

Question 2

• Two ways to simplify a complex fraction:
• Set up a common denominator in both the numerator and the denominator, then invert and multiply.
• Multiply both numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the least common multiple for
the denominators of both levels of the complex fraction.

Answer 2

• Two ways to simplify a complex fraction:
• Set up a common denominator in both the numerator and the denominator, then invert and multiply.
• Multiply both numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the least common multiple for
the denominators of both levels of the complex fraction.