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It is not a requirement. However, it is easier to divide mentally if the denominator is a rational number.

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Q: Why do you only have to get rid of the imaginary number in the denominator when dividing by imaginary numbers?
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Can an imaginary number be obtained by dividing two real numbers?

No.


Is 5i a complex number?

Yes it is. All pure imaginary numbers (such as 5i) as well as all real numbers and any combination of real & imaginary (by adding, subtractin, multiplying, dividing) makes a complex number.


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Can a fraction contain an imaginary number in the denominator?

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How is dividing mixed numbers the same as dividing fractions?

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Why do you have to switch the numerator and denominator when dividing fractions?

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How do you simplify a number that is bigger than the denominator?

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What do you do when the fraction of a mixed number is improper?

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