Algebraic Fractions

CONTENT

-Simplification of Algebraic Fractions.

– Operation of Algebraic Fractions.

SIMPLIFICATION OF ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS.

To simplify an algebraic fraction:

1. Factorise the numerator and the denominator of the fraction, where possible.
2. Divide the numerator and the denominator by the common factors. This process is sometimes known as cancelling a fraction. When a fraction cannot be reduced any further, we say the fraction is in its lowest or simplest form.

OPERATION OF ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS.

READING ASSIGNMENT

New General Mathematics SSS2, pages 193-195, exercise 17b.