Simplifying fractions

Rational Expressions - Complex Fractions

solution. It is the method we will use when simplifying with variables as well. We will first find the LCD of the small fractions, and multiply each term by this LCD so we can clear the small fractions and simplify. Example 3. 1 − 1 x2 1 − 1 x IdentifyLCD(usehighestexponent) LCD= x2 MultiplyeachtermbyLCD 1(x2) − 1(x 2) x2 1(x2) − 1(x 2) x

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Simplifying Complex Fractions

Simplifying Complex Fractions Simplify each complex fraction. 1) x 25 4 x2 2) 4 u2 4 u 3) y2 4 y x + 4 4) n − 4 m2 m n − 4 5) x − 5 2x − 5 x − 5 2x − 5 − x + 2 x − 5 6) x − 1 x − 1 9 + 9 x − 1 7) a2 b + 3 + 2 a a2 8) u2 2v v2 u2 + v 2 9) x2 9 − 25 4 4 x − x 5 10) 4 3x + 2 x2 x x + 1 − 4 x + 1. Answers to Simplifying ...

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Integers, Fractions & Order of Operations

MFM1P – Unit 1 – Integers, Fractions and Order of Operations 12 Operations with Fractions – Multiplying When multiplying fractions we do not need _____. We multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Ex. 6 5 4 3 NOTE: Answers are written in lowest terms

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Square Roots and Other Radicals

Simplifying Square Roots To simplify a square root, you take out anything that is a "perfect square". That is, you take out front anything that has two copies of the same factor: Sometimes the argument of a radical is not a perfect square, but it may contain a square amongst its factors.

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EXAMPLE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

EXAMPLE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS A-3-1. Simplify the block diagram shown in Figure 3-42. Solution. First, move the branch point of the path involving HI outside the loop involving H,, as shown in Figure 3-43(a).Then eliminating two loops results in Figure 3-43(b).Combining two