Lesson Plan

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

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There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use board work with pupils to allow for frequent understanding checks
  • Begin with fraction work to review the methods of finding common denominators
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds from the previous lesson in a 42-part series
Pros
  • Resources include detailed teaching suggestions
  • Provides a set of practice problems with an answer key
Cons
  • None