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Math Tutorial 6.5 - Algebraic Fractions

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There are 2 lessons in this math tutorial covering Algebraic Fractions. The tutorial starts with an introduction to Algebraic Fractions and is then followed with a list of the separate lessons, the tutorial is designed to be read in order but you can skip to a specific lesson or return to recover a specific math lesson as required to build your math knowledge of Algebraic Fractions. you can access all the lessons from this tutorial below.


In this Math tutorial, you will learn:

  • What are algebraic fractions? Where do they differ from numerical fractions?
  • What are disallowed values? Why must we consider them when dealing with algebraic fractions?
  • How to simplify algebraic fractions.
  • How do the special algebraic identities help in simplifying algebraic fractions?
  • How to add/subtract algebraic fractions with the same/different denominator.
  • How to multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
  • How to split an algebraic fraction into two other algebraic fractions.
  • How to raise algebraic fractions in a positive/negative power.

Introduction

This tutorial is about algebraic fractions - the other form of fractions that involves letters (variables). We provide an extended approach on how to deal with such fractions - from simplification to operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and raise in power are explained in detail. Moreover, you will learn how to split an algebraic fraction into components. All situations discussed in this tutorial are illustrated with detailed examples.

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6.5Algebraic Fractions
Lesson IDMath Lesson TitleLessonVideo
Lesson
6.5.1What Are Algebraic Fractions?
6.5.2Operations with Algebraic Fractions

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