11.2: Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions Goal: to multiply, divide and simplify rational expressions as well as complex fractions.
Simplified form of a rational expression - Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors. If the numerator and/or are polynomials, factor them ALL THE WAY, then cancel common factors. ** Hint for simplifying: FACTOR EVERYTHING FIRST!! (told you factoring wasn’t going away anytime soon)
Examples: Simplify.
Examples: Simplify.
Examples: Simplify.
More Examples: Simplify. (Hint: Factor everything first!!)
Another Example:
One example using Division: Remember: We never divide fractions. We KCF.
THE LAST EXAMPLE!!! Remember: We never divide fractions. We KCF.