Friday 5 July 2024 We are learning about: Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions

We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Addcommon
and subtract
denominator,
algebraic fractions.
divide, expand, factorise, multiply, simplify, subtract, term

We can add and subtract algebraic fractions in the same way as numerical fractions.
Ex1 Work out: Ex2 Work out: Ex3 Work out:
Solution

Solution

Solution
𝑥 𝑥 5𝑥 2 𝑥 𝑥 +1 𝑥 4 ( 𝑥 +1 ) 3 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 − 2 7 𝑥 2 ( 𝑥 −2 )
+
2 5 ¿ 10 + 10 3
+ ¿
4 12
+
12 2
−
7 ¿ 14
−
14
5 𝑥 +2 𝑥 4 𝑥 + 4+ 3 𝑥 7 𝑥 −2 ( 𝑥 −2 )
¿ 10 ¿ 12 ¿ 14
7𝑥 7𝑥+4 5𝑥+4
¿ 10 ¿ 12 ¿ 14
• Developing learners will be able to simplify an algebraic fraction.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to add and subtract algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to add and subtract algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.
 Friday 5 July 2024 We are learning about: Adding and subtracting algebraic fractions

We are
Key terms:
learning
Add, to:
cancel,
Addcommon
and subtract
denominator,
algebraic fractions.
divide, expand, factorise, multiply, simplify, subtract, term

1 Write as a single fraction in its simplest form. 3 Copy and complete.

6𝑥 11 𝑥 5 5 15 2 2 8
Solution

Solution
a b a b
5 12
𝑥 5𝑥 7 𝑥 −7
c d c Use your answers to parts a and b to work out .
2 14 10
e
2𝑥 f
23 𝑥
15 20 4 Write as a fraction in its simplest form.
3 𝑥 +6 10 𝑥 +23

Solution
g 47 𝑥 h 25 𝑥 a b
24 44 4 12
2 Write as a single fraction in its simplest form.
5 𝑥 −17 𝑥 +58
c d
1+ 𝑥 5 ( 𝑥 +5 )( 𝑥 −1 ) ( 2 𝑥 − 1 )( 𝑥 +6 )
Solution

a b
𝑥
2
6𝑥 5 Make the subject of the formula:
7 2 𝑓𝑣
c d
𝑥 −1 Solution 𝑢=
6𝑥 2𝑥
2 𝑣− 𝑓
• Developing learners will be able to simplify an algebraic fraction.
KEY TERMS
• Secure learners will be able to add and subtract algebraic fractions with numerical denominators.
• Excelling learners will be able to add and subtract algebraic fractions with algebraic denominators.