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number_freak

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Registered: 2005-03-04

Posts: 2

Algebraic Fractions

Hey,

Im having a rele hard time, trying to do algebraic fractions,

Can ne1 help?

Luv Maria x

MathsIsFun

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Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 7,711

Re: Algebraic Fractions

First, make sure you are really happy with normal fractions, start at Equivalent Fractions and then follow the links at the bottom to adding, subtracting, etc. If you understand all that you are half way.

Now, think of each problem as a puzzle, and keep playing with it until you work it out. It is a kind of game with rules, really.

You are mostly looking out for opportunities to simplify.

So, for example, if you see x's at the top and bottom, you can remove them if they are in every term.

If they aren't in every term, then try factoring, or putting things inside or outside brackets.

As you practice you will soon be able to say "oh, I know the trick here" !

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ashwina2509

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Registered: 2009-06-05

Posts: 1

Re: Algebraic Fractions

how do we do to add or subtract algebraic fractions with numerical denominators?