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Section 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions aka “Complex Polynomial Fractions”. Definition of a Complex Fraction: An expression with more than one fraction bar Simplifying Complex Fractions: Method 1: Clearing all Denominators using the LCD Method 2: Using the Division Rule for Fractions.
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Section 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions aka “Complex Polynomial Fractions” • Definition of a Complex Fraction:An expression with more than one fraction bar • Simplifying Complex Fractions: • Method 1: Clearing all Denominators using the LCD • Method 2: Using the Division Rule for Fractions 6.3
Arithmetic Example – Method 1 • Clearing all Denominators using the LCD 6.3
Arithmetic Example – Method 2 • Simplify top and bottom, use the division rule 6.3
Simplifying CRE’s – Method 2: Dividing 2 Rational Expr’s 6.3
Which Method to Use? • When choosing a method, look at the problem carefully. 6.3
What Next? • Present Section 6.4 Rational Equations 6.3