1. Complex Rational Expressions
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Complex Rational Expressions
1. Simplify complex rational expressions.

2. Simplify:
Method 1 1 2

3. Simplify:
LCD: 24
Method 2 6 1 1 4
∙ 24 3 1 4 1

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Complex rational expression: A rational expression that contains rational expressions in the numerator or denominator.
Examples:
rational = fraction
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5. Method 2
Simplify:
LCD: b a a b

6. Simplify:
Factors or Terms?

7. Method 2
Simplify:
LCD:

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Simplify. a) b) c) d)
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Simplify. a) b) c) d)
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Simplify. a) b)
c) a + 1
d) a – 1
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Simplify. a) b)
c) a + 1
d) a – 1
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