Looking at this fraction is a little bit different than looking at the other complex fractions that we've dealt with. However, we can make it look like the other complex fractions. But first of all, ...

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their HCF. The fraction has now been simplified. Knowing multiplication and division facts may make simplifying fractions easier. The HCF of 4 and 10 is 2.

The same method is used for adding / subtracting both numerical fractions and algebraic fractions. Find a common denominator Write each fraction as an equivalent fraction with the common denominator ...