complex fractions
Fractions within fractions
A complex fraction has a fraction in its numerator, denominator, or both—a fraction containing fractions: To simplify a complex fraction, multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Also called compound fractions.
The term distinguishes these layered structures from simple fractions, where numerator and denominator are both whole numbers.
Number being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
- simplifyMake less complex
- equivalentSame in value or function
- reciprocalShared between two parties
divide · quotient · dividend · divisor · reduce · common denominator · invert · multiply
Prone to fluctuation
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- exponentSuperscript showing power
equation · solve · factor · algebraic · terms · substitution · simplification · binomial
Comparative relation of parts
- rateMeasured speed or charge
- unit rateQuantity per single measure
- percentageProportion out of hundred
- decimalTenths-based notation
scale · comparative · relative · proportional · conversion · parts · comparison
numerator
Number being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
- simplifyMake less complex
- equivalentSame in value or function
reciprocal · divide · quotient · dividend · divisor · reduce · common denominator · invert · multiply · nested
variable
Prone to fluctuation
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
exponent · equation · solve · factor · algebraic · terms · substitution · simplification · binomial · monomial
proportion
Comparative relation of parts
- rateMeasured speed or charge
- unit rateQuantity per single measure
- percentageProportion out of hundred
decimal · scale · comparative · relative · proportional · conversion · parts · comparison
complex fractionssimple fractions
Ratios of two integers
common fractions · whole numbers · integers · proper fractions · decimal numbers
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