Complex fractions?

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Simplify the following complex fraction:

w + 3 /4w

over

w-3/2w

Ummm......... what?

Simplify the formula by getting it in the form of where P and Q are polynomials.

2007-01-04 07:42:17 · 1 answers · asked by CookFrNW 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Ok, I assume you meant:
[(w+3)/(4w)]/[(w-3)/(2w)]

Multiply by (4w)/(4w) and you get...
(w + 3)/[2(w - 3)]
Distribute the 2...
(w + 3) / (2w - 6)

This is the answer... P = w + 3, Q = 2w - 6. Both are polynomials.

2007-01-04 07:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋