1. Simplifying Complex Fractions
Defn: A fraction whose numerator or denominator or both contain fractions.

2. Simplifying Complex Fractions

3. Simplifying Complex Fractions
LCD: 6
LCD: 12

4. Simplifying Complex Fractions
Alternate Method
LCD: 12

5. Simplifying Complex Fractions
LCD: 5

6. Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
Simplify.
LCD: 9

7. Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
Simplify.
LCD: 10

8. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing
1. Write any whole or mixed number as an improper fraction.
2. Use the multiplication and/or division rules of fraction accordingly.

9. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing

10. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
1. Add or subtract the fraction parts of the mixed numbers.
2. Add or subtract the whole numbers.
3. Simplify the answer.
LCD: 30

11. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
LCD: 15

12. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
LCD: 18

13. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
LCD: 35

14. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
The girth of a beech tree is feet.
The girth of a maple tree is feet.
How much larger is the beech tree than the maple tree?
LCD: 12

15. 4.7 – Operations on Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting
A dress design requires yards of material.
How many dresses could be made from a bolt of material that contains 44 yards?