Dividing is very similar to multiplying other than the first 2 steps. 1. Flip the fraction on the right of the division sign (÷) 2. Change the division sign (÷) to a multiplication sign and multiply normally Click Multiplying Rational Expressions to see the rest of the steps Ex.

When multiplying rational expressions it is very straight forward. You simply multiply across. Follow these simple steps: 1. Factor your fractions 2. Cancel out common factors in the pattern 3/1 +|- 1/2 +|- 2/ 3… 3. Multiply the numerators then multiply the denominators 4. You will now have your answer, add the non-permissible values (non-permissible […]

When adding or subtracting (maybe even both in one expression) rational expressions the key aspect is that they share a common denominator.  A common denominator means that the denominator of the fraction is all the same. To get to the point where you have  a common denominator for all the fractions in the expression (if you don’t […]