Simplify Rational Expressions Worksheets

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Examples, solutions, videos, and worksheets to help Grade 7 and Grade 8 students learn how to simplify rational expressions worksheets.

There are three sets of simplifying rational expressions worksheets.

To simplify rational expressions, follow these steps:

Factor Numerator and Denominator: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the rational expression completely.
Cancel Common Factors: Identify any common factors between the numerator and denominator, and cancel them out. If there are terms that can be simplified further, simplify them as well.
Check for Restrictions: Identify any values of the variable that would make the denominator equal to zero. These values are called restrictions, and they would make the expression undefined. Exclude these values from the domain of the simplified expression.

Example:
Simplify Rational Expressions

Have a look at this video if you need to review how to simplify rational expressions.

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(Answers on the second page.)
Simplify Rational Expressions Worksheet #1 (Monomials)
Simplify Rational Expressions Worksheet #2 (Include Binomials)
Simplify Rational Expressions Worksheet #3 (Include Trinomials)

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