Category: Rational Expressions Simplifying

Here is an example of how to simplify a rational expression.  Remember to read the lesson on this topic. Basic steps to follow: 1. First understand that a rational expression is a fraction with variables 2. Simplifying a rational expression means to reduce the expression-think of it as reducing a…

Rational, do you know what that term means?  When you hear the word “rational” I like you to think of the word “fraction”.  The difference between rational and fractions is rational expressions have variable terms (polynomials) in there numerators and denominators and fractions just have numbers. So, simplifying rational expressions…