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15 August, 10:38

When dividing complex numbers, why do you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator?

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  1. 15 August, 10:47
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    So that the denominator is a real number. I know that doesn't sound like a good reason, but it is the reason mostly by convention. You don't want complex i's floating all over the answer. There should be just one i.
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