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Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 1

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2. Complex Fractions and Unit Rates

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Exercise 2 Page 20

Start by rewriting the complex fraction as a division problem.

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Practice makes perfect

We want to simplify the following expression. 36/4 As we can see, we have a complex fraction. Let's rewrite it as a division problem. 36/4 = 3/6 ÷ 4 Now we can write the division by 4 as multiplication by the reciprocal of 4, which is 14. 3/6 ÷ 4 = 3/6 * 1/4 Finally, let's evaluate the expression.

3/6 * 1/4

Multiply fractions

3* 1/6* 4

Multiply

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Notice that we can reduce the fraction that we got.

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a/b=.a /3./.b /3.

3÷ 3/24÷ 3

Simplify quotient

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We found that the given complex fraction is equal to 18.

Subchapter links

Guided Practice p.20

Independent Practice p.21-22

H.O.T. Problems p.22

Standardized Test Practice p.22-24

Extra Practice p.23

Common Core Review p.24