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Math B

Division of Rational Fractions


Simply Put:
The rule for dividing algebraic fractions
 is the same as the rule for dividing numerical fractions.

Change the division sign to multiplication,
flip the 2nd fraction ONLY
 and then follow the steps for "multiplying rational fractions".


The Rule:


EXAMPLES

  


Divide and express the quotient in simplest form:
1.  Here is a numerical problem to refresh your memory on
      the process.

 

2.   Now, try this algebraic problem.

 

Change division to multiplication and flip the 2nd fraction.

 

Now follow the steps for Multiplying Rational Fractions.