The Maths Habit

Simplifying algebraic fractions

Algebraic fractions · Higher · 5:35

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Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 0:17Do Now
  3. 1:00Only factors cancel
  4. 1:44Factorise, then cancel
  5. 2:20Example 1: two quadratics
  6. 2:59Example 2: a common factor
  7. 3:24Your turn
  8. 4:03Common mistake
  9. 4:37Worksheet and exit question

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