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Simplifying Algebraic Fractions

Simplify Algebraic Fractions (B) WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 10, Year 11
GCSE Tier: Higher
Targeting grades: 6-7
Prerequisite knowledge: Factorise mono and non-monic quadratic expressions and use the difference of two squares.
Learning Objective: Simplify and manipulate algebraic fractions.

Simplify Algebraic Fractions (B) WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet focuses on the simplification of complex algebraic fractions. Pupils will be factorising mono and non-monic quadratic expressions throughout.

In Section A learners will match up pairs equivalent fractions, encouraging them to see the expressions in factored and expanded form.

Next, students complete a fill the gaps task which will challenge yet guide them through the process of simplification. There are 6 questions to complete which increase in difficulty.

Students are required to work forwards and backwards here to solve the problems.

Now learners are ready to simplify the algebraic fractions unguided. Section C consists of 15 further questions that again increase in difficulty as the section progresses.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students must be confident with factorising both mono and non-monic quadratic expressions, as these skills form the foundation for simplifying complex algebraic fractions. They should also be comfortable using the difference of two squares formula, as this technique frequently appears when working with algebraic fraction problems at this level.