Simplifying, Multiplying, and Dividing

1. Algebraic Fractions Simplifying Multiplying Dividing Amsco Math A, Chapter 19

2. Simplifying Example: Cancel the coefficient by the GCF which is 3 Cancel the ‘’x’’s Cancel the ‘’y’’s The Answer!

3. Simplifying Cont’d Example: The Answer! Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel the common factor

4. Multiplying Example: Factor the numerator/ denominators Cancel the common factors Multiply across the numerators and denominators The Solution

5. Dividing Example: Multiply by the reciprocal Cancel the common factors Multiply across the numerators and denominators The Solution Factor