Simplifying compound fraction: 355I'm trying to simplify the following: 3 55I know it is a very simple question but I am stuck. I followed through some instructions on Wolfram which suggests that I multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.The problem is I interpreted that as:3 55 ×55,Which I believe is:15 55 =151.What am I doing wrong?

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Simplifying compound fraction: 355I&#039;m trying to simplify the following: 3 55I know it is a very simple question but I am stuck. I followed through some instructions on Wolfram which suggests that I multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.The problem is I interpreted that as:3 55 ×55,Which I believe is:15 55 =151.What am I doing wrong?

tswe0uk · Accepted Answer

355=3⋅55=3⋅55⋅1=3⋅55⋅55=3⋅555=35

Giovanny Howe · Accepted Answer

This means3·55=3·(5)25=35You&#039;re multiplying twice for the reciprocal of the denominator.Another way to see it is multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number:355=3555·5=351

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