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Year 10 Interactive Maths - Second Edition

Division of Algebraic Fractions

To divide algebraic fractions, invert the second fraction and multiply it by the first fraction. Factorise the numerators and
denominators. Then cancel the factors common to both the numerator and denominator before applying multiplication to
obtain the answer.

Example 5

Solution:

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Example 6

Solution:

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