6.1: Algebraic fractions

1) Lesson Objectives:

You should be able to

• simplify algebraic fractions.

Always look through all examples in textbook before lesson.

Recap on factorisation

Steps to simplify algebraic fraction:

1. Factorise BOTH numerator and denominator.

2. Cancel common factors or common brackets.

NOTE: Common Brackets means in the brackets, the terms must have the same term and same sign

Three thinking process from simplifying an algebraic fraction

There are three thinking process in solving this question and you will see that all will give the same answer.