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A complex fraction is a fraction where either the numerator, the denominator, or both are also fractions. The general form is (a/b)/(c/d), which represents a fraction divided by another fraction.
The standard method to simplify complex fractions:
This is equivalent to multiplying the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Details: Complex fractions appear in various mathematical and scientific contexts, including physics equations, engineering calculations, and financial mathematics.
Tips: Enter all four values (a, b, c, d) where b, c, and d cannot be zero. The calculator will show both the intermediate result (a×d)/(b×c) and the simplified fraction.
Q1: What if one of the denominators is zero?
A: The calculator will not display a result as division by zero is undefined.
Q2: How does the simplification work?
A: The calculator finds the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and divides both by this value.
Q3: Can I use this for algebraic fractions?
A: This calculator works with numerical values. For algebraic fractions, you would follow the same principle but keep the variables in the expression.
Q4: What if the result is a whole number?
A: The calculator will show it as a fraction with denominator 1 (e.g., 5/1).
Q5: Does the order of input matter?
A: Yes, make sure to enter the values in the correct positions (a is numerator of numerator, b is denominator of numerator, etc.).