Rational expressions

Do your students struggle finding common denominators when adding and subtracting rational expressions? I created this finding common denominators activity a

This math concept integrates fractions (multiplying and dividing), polynomials, and factoring.

Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions for the next 4 school days. We don't need that long - but 2 of the days…

I created these adding and subtracting rational expressions notes for my Algebra 2 students to write in their interactive notebooks.

Rational numbers- numbers that can be expressed as a fraction.

How to Perform Partial Fraction Decomposition or Expansion This method is used to decompose a given rational expression into simpler fractions. In other words, if I am given a single complicated fraction, my goal is to break it down into a series of “smaller” components or parts. Previously on adding/subtracting rational expressions, we want to combine two or...

Simplifying Rational Expressions - AWESOME video lesson with 29 Example Problems. Learn the three steps for simplifying algebraic fractions, with countless examples. Use your factoring skills and exponential properties to simplifying complex rational expressions. Terrific for new algebra teachers. Perfect for high school math courses. Learn the tricks for simplifying rationals today! #calcworkshop

When simplifying rational expressions, students always seem to want to simplify TOO much (and incorrectly) !! Below are a few common”over simplifications” that I’ve seen. T…