Addition, Subtraction, and Complex Fractions

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Addition, Subtraction, and Complex Fractions
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Complex Fraction a fraction with a fraction in
the numerator and/or denominator.

• Such as
• How would you simplify this complex fraction?
• Multiply the top by the reciprocal of the bottom!

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Steps to make complex fractions easier.

1. Condense the numerator and denominator into one
   fraction each. (if necessary)
2. Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the
   denominator.
3. Simplify the remaining fraction.

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Example
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Example
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Last Example
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Assignment
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