Simple Algebraic Fractions
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
In this chapter, students will learn to:
In this chapter, students will learn to:
- Express the sum or difference of 2 algebraic fractions as a single fraction.
Recall
Recall
In primary school, we learnt about fractions. Fraction comes from the word 'fractus' meaning broken. When we write a fraction like ¾ , its means 3 parts of a whole when broken into 4 equal parts.
In primary school, we learnt about fractions. Fraction comes from the word 'fractus' meaning broken. When we write a fraction like ¾ , its means 3 parts of a whole when broken into 4 equal parts.
Here are some terminology:
Here are some terminology:
Introduction
Introduction
An algebraic fraction is a fraction where the denominator comprises of an unknown variable (See examples below)
An algebraic fraction is a fraction where the denominator comprises of an unknown variable (See examples below)
Next: Lets learn how to Simplify an Algebraic Fraction
Next: Lets learn how to Simplify an Algebraic Fraction