Rational Expressions: Multiply and Divide

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Rational Expressions Multiply and Divide
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Multiply Numerators
Multiply
Multiply Denominators
Multiply by the reciprocal (flip)
Divide
Remember to Simplify!
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Examples

• Simplify the following expressions

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Example
Simplify
Half the work is done!
Combine
Rewrite
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Example
Simplify
Flip to turn it into a multiplication
Factor
Factor Completely
Cancel