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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This is a 10-problem worksheet on simplifying rational expressions. Most of the problems require factoring. It is assumed that the domain of variables do not include values for which any denominator is zero. Answers are included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
This worksheet contains 10 problems on subtracting rational expressions. It starts out with like denominators and progresses to more complicated problems. Answers are included. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational Expressions/Equations Test

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Algebra II worksheet, students are given a test of twenty-three problems regarding Rational Expressions and Rational Equations.  Some of the questions are multiple choice, while others are word problems or problem solving problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplify Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this simplifying rational expressions worksheet, high schoolers solve 18 rational expression problems.  Students find common denominators and factor quadratics to simplify rational expressions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 8th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the properties of rational expressions. They find the domain and range. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-seven problems present a variety of problems working with simplifying rational expressions. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Activity
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site to learn how to add and subtract algebraic fractions, even if there aren't common denominators. Provides plenty of examples.
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Website
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Rational (Fractional) Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of resources to help you in planning classroom instruction on rational expressions: lesson plans offer guidelines for and examples of simplifying, adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational expressions; practice...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Rational Functions and Their Asymptotes

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In these questions, students identify asymptotes and removable discontinuities of rational functions, simplify rational expressions, and solve rational equations. Solutions and explanations are included.
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Unit Plan
Other

Mr. Perez Online Math Tutor: Solving Rational Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The mathematics tutorial investigates how to simplify rational equations, find the least common denominator as well as how to solve rational equations. There are notes, examples and an interactive applet as well as a vocabulary puzzle.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Division of Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to divide rational expressions involving monomials and polynomials. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Division of Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to divide by rational expressions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers simplifying rational expressions by eliminating common factors.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Add and Subtract Rational (Fractional) Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Add and subtract rational expressions like a pro after you use this site. Finding common denominators is made easy with this tutorial. Try the example problems to test your knowledge, then check the solutions. The 'Topic Index' page...
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Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to simplify rational expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-one problems present a variety of problems multiplying or dividing and then simplifying rational expressions. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem...
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Activity
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying (Or Reducing) Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from the Oswego City School District, you can learn how to simplify fraction (rational expression) that contain monomials or higher degree polynomials. Reducing fractions is made easier with help from this page.
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Simplify Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners explore the Pre-Calculus concept of rational expressions. The tutorial examines how to simplify rational expressions. The activity consists of examples and practice exercises with detailed solutions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the laws of exponents to rational exponents.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving rational equations. Examples are included.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Have you learned the basics of rational expression simplification? Great! Now gain more experience with some trickier examples.
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The process of factoring and canceling is used to simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions. Adding and subtracting rational expressions is also demonstrated, including finding common denominators.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Multiplication & Division of Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Starting with numerical expressions, this demonstration shows how to simplify algebraic expressions using multiplication and division. Examples are included for practicing the concept.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction of Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The addition and subtraction of algebraic expressions is presented with detailed examples and exercises for extra practice.