Question

simplify the complex fraction n-4/n^2-2n-15/n+1/n+3 the lines separate them i see them as ontop of eachother

Answer 1

Remember ... a complex fraction is just a fraction within a fraction.

Answer 2

yea

Answer 3

Complex Fractions are EASY to simplify if you show your work!
Just remember that the
fraction bar means DIVIDE.
Rewrite each fraction using a division symbol in the correct position and solve as you would any other problem involving fractions

Answer 4

yea idk how to do that..

Answer 5

ok i will show you

Answer 6

Remember: when dividing fractions, invert (flip over) the second fraction and multiply. Reduce the final answer if needed (or reduce as you multiply).

Answer 7

uh ok

Answer 8

Remember: a mixed number should be converted to an improper fraction (heavier on top) before simplifying.

Answer 9

you keep saying remember but idk how to do any of this

Answer 10

ok hold on

Answer 11

go to this http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATV2/simpcomplex2.htm

Answer 12

alright thanks