Karatsuba’s divide-and-conquer multiplication algorithm takes advantage of this saving. Consider a multiplication algorithm that parallels the way multiplication of complex numbers works.

Still, be sure to also teach students the common denominator approach, since they don’t need to flip and multiply fractions in order to divide and conquer them.

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