How Do You Simplify a Fraction Over a Whole Number?

How Do You Simplify a Fraction Over a Whole Number?

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Complex fractions are, well, complex. But if you watch this tutorial, you'll see how to make these complex fractions much simpler!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • skill
  • fraction
  • simplify
  • complex
  • reciprocal rule of division
  • multiply fractions

Background Tutorials

  • Complex Fractions

      • What's a Complex Fraction?What's a Complex Fraction?

      What's a Complex Fraction?

      Ever wondered what makes complex fractions so complex? Check out this video tutorial and wonder no more :)

  • Multiplying Real Numbers

      • How Do You Multiply Fractions?How Do You Multiply Fractions?

      How Do You Multiply Fractions?

      Working with fractions can be intimidating, but if you arm yourself with the right tools, you'll find that working with fractions is no harder than working with basic numbers. In this tutorial you'll see the process for multiplying 3 very simple fractions. Enjoy!

  • Dividing Real Numbers

      • What's the Reciprocal Rule of Division?What's the Reciprocal Rule of Division?

      What's the Reciprocal Rule of Division?

      When you divide fractions, the trick is to rewrite division as a multiplication. But the truth is that you can always rewrite division as a multiplication, and in this tutorial you'll see the rule that makes that possible!

Further Exploration

  • Complex Fractions

  • More Practice With Fractions

  • Dividing Real Numbers

      • What's a Reciprocal?What's a Reciprocal?

      What's a Reciprocal?

      Reciprocals are important when it comes to dividing fractions, finding perpendicular lines, dealing with inverse proportions, and so much more! In this tutorial you can review the basics about reciprocals.