Simplifying Complex Fractions

Simplify fractions within fractions (complex fractions) into a single standard fraction.

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Denominator Fraction
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Complex Fractions

A complex fraction is a fraction where either the numerator, denominator, or both contain a fraction. They look messy but are solved using basic division rules.

Keep, Change, Flip

The easiest way to simplify is to remember that the main fraction bar just means "divide." To divide two fractions, you multiply the top fraction by the reciprocal (flipped version) of the bottom fraction.