Simplifying Algebraic Fractions

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Last updated: 8/16/2025

Key Concepts:

  • Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators can be performed after expressing them with a common denominator.
  • Complex fractions can be simplified by factoring and canceling common factors.

Skills Covered:

  • Adding and subtracting fractions with variables.
  • Multiplying and simplifying algebraic fractions.

Example Problems:

  • Simplify: (\frac{3x}{4} + \frac{x}{4}); Solution: (\frac{4x}{4} = x)
  • Simplify: (\frac{2x^2}{x}); Solution: (2x)

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