Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson   Starter
Objectives:

Developing Factorise the following:

students will be
able to simplify
algebraic fractions.  

Secure students
will be able to
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.

Excelling students
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson   Think – Pair – Share

Objectives:

Developing Simplify the following fractions:

students will be
able to simplify
algebraic fractions.

Secure students
will be able to
Why have you done what you have done?
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.
Use the key words below to write down how you think you
Excelling students might simplify algebraic fractions.
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson  To simplify algebraic fractions:

Objectives: 1) factorise the numerator and/or denominator
Developing 2) cancel common factors Why can’t
students will be we cancel
able to simplify
algebraic fractions. Examples this further?
Simplify    
Secure students
will be able to
multiply and divide Simplify
algebraic fractions.    
Excelling students
will be able to add
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and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson Checkpoint
Objectives:

Developing  7 𝑥 − 35  3 𝑥 2+15 𝑥
students will be
able to simplify 21 27 𝑥
algebraic fractions.
  𝑥 −5   𝑥 +5
Secure students
will be able to 3 9
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.
 6 𝑥2 𝑦+18 𝑥𝑦   𝑥 2 +7𝑥+10
Excelling students
will be able to add 21 𝑥𝑦 3 𝑥 +15
and subtract
algebraic fractions.   2 ( 𝑥 +3 )   𝑥 +2
7 3

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson  To simplify algebraic fractions:

Objectives: 1) factorise the numerator and/or denominator
Developing 2) cancel common factors
students will be
able to simplify
algebraic fractions. Examples
Simplify    
Secure students
will be able to
multiply and divide Simplify
algebraic fractions.    
Excelling students
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Task

 
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Answers

 
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

  Multiplying Algebraic Fractions

To multiply algebraic fractions:

1) factorise the numerator and/or denominator
2) cancel common factors
3) multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators

Examples
𝟑     
𝟒 
   
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

  Dividing Algebraic Fractions

To divide algebraic fractions:

1) factorise the numerator and/or denominator
2) flip the second fraction and change to
3) cancel common factors
4) multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators

Examples
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𝟑  𝟕 

   
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson
Objectives:

Developing
students will be
able to simplify How confident do you feel with this topic?
algebraic fractions.

Secure students
will be able to
Write red, amber or green in your book!
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.
Complete the corresponding activity 
Excelling students
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Answers
1) 2)

3) 4)

   
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Answers
5) 6)

 
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Answers
7) 8)

 
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

  Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions

To add or subtract algebraic fractions:

1) Find a common denominator
2) Find equivalent fractions with that denominator
3) Add or subtract the numerators and put the answer over the same
denominator
4) Simplify if possible

Examples
   

   
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson
Objectives:

Developing
students will be
able to simplify How confident do you feel with this topic?
algebraic fractions.

Secure students
will be able to
Write red, amber or green in your book!
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.
Complete the corresponding activity 
Excelling students
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Answers

1) 2)

3) 4)

   
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Answers

5) 6)

7) 8)

 
 Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 12/31/21

Lesson
Objectives:

Developing Plenary
students will be
able to simplify
algebraic fractions. Complete the exit ticket,
Secure students
making sure you justify
will be able to each emoji.
multiply and divide
algebraic fractions.

Excelling students
will be able to add
and subtract
algebraic fractions.

Keywords
Algebraic fraction, expand, factorise, simplify, cancel, multiply, divide, add,
subtract, factor, highest common factor