How to Simplify Complex Fractions | (1/2)^2/(4+3^2) | Part 1 of 2 | Minute Math

In this video we learn how to simplify complex fractions. We show how to simplify the complex fraction (1/2)^2/(4+3^2).

The steps we follow on how to simplify a complex fraction are:

1. Simplify the numerator.
2. Simplify the denominator.
3. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
4. Simplify if possible.

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Marecek, L., Anthony-Smith, M., & Mathis, A. H. (2020). Use the Language of Algebra. In Prealgebra 2e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/prealgebra-2e/pages/4-5-add-and-subtract-fractions-with-different-denominators. License: CC BY 4.0. Access for free at https://openstax.org/books/prealgebra-2e/pages/1-introduction ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWGwjqVIfcg