2. Complex Fractions and Unit Rates
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Start by rewriting the complex fraction as a division problem.
1 12
We want to simplify the following expression.
56/59
As we can see, we have a complex fraction. Let's rewrite it as a division problem.
Notice that we can reduce the fraction we got and then write as a mixed number.
a/b=.a /15./.b /15.
Calculate quotient
Write as a sum
Write as a sum of fractions
a/a=1
Add terms
We found that the given complex fraction is equal to 1 12.