How Do You Simplify a Fraction Over a Fraction?

How Do You Simplify a Fraction Over a Fraction?

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Complex fractions can be pretty complex. Luckily, you can simplify a complex fraction to make it much easier to work with. See how in this tutorial!

Keywords:

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

Background Tutorials

  • Interpret the product (a/b) × q as a parts of a partition of q into b equal parts; equivalently, as the result of a sequence of operations a × q ÷ b.

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      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!

  • Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

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      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.

  • Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers.

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      What's a Complex Fraction?

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

Further Exploration

  • Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

      • 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.

  • Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers.