Algebraic fractions

Algebraic fractions

1. you can simplify algebraic fractions by cancelling terms on the top and bottom, then deal with each digit individually

   • cancel down as much as u can in order to simplify (might include factorising)

2. to multiply two fractions, just multiply tops and bottoms separately

   • to divide, turn the second fraction upside down then multiply

3. to add or subtract, work out the common denominator, multiply top and bottom of each fraction by whatever gives you the common denominator, then add or subtract the numerators