Division of Rational (Fractional) Expressions
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Simply Put:
The rule for dividing algebraic fractions
 is the same as the rule for dividing numerical fractions.

Change the division sign to multiplication,
flip the 2nd fraction ONLY,
 and then follow the steps for "multiplying rational expressions".


The Rule:


EXAMPLES


Divide and express the quotient in simplest form:
1. 
         

 


 

Change division to multiplication and flip the 2nd fraction.

 

Now follow the steps for Multiplying Rational Fractions.
 
2.   
                       

 

Change division to multiplication and flip the 2nd fraction.

 

Now follow the steps for Multiplying Rational Fractions.