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Simplifying complex fractions
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Simplifying complex fractions
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Steps to solving complex fractions:
1. Write the main numerator and denominator as single fractions.
2. Set up a division statement.
3. Simplify the expression.
1. Write the main numerator and denominator as single fractions.
2. Set up a division statement.
3. Simplify the expression.
- IntroductionIntroduction to Simplifying Complex Fractionsa)Type 1: singlefractionsinglefractionb)Type 2: multiplefractionmultiplefractionc)Type 2 Special Case: Fractions Involving Negative Exponents
- 1.Type 1: singlefractionsinglefraction
simplify:
i) 9832
ii) y22xy73x212x5y3
iii) xx−255x−10 - 2.Type 2: multiplefractionmultiplefraction
simplify:
i) x3y2−x1y3x2−y1
ii) z21−z321−z4+z24 - 3.Fractions Involving Negative Exponents
Simplify:
i) 3x−1−9x−2x−1−3x−2
ii) (x−2−y−2)−1
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21.
Algebraic Fractions
21.1
Simplifying algebraic fractions and restrictions
21.2
Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions
21.3
Multiplying algebraic fractions
21.4
Dividing algebraic fractions
21.5
Solving equations with algebraic fractions
21.6
Applications of equations with algebraic fractions
21.7
Simplifying complex fractions