Have you tried it? Start by trying to simplify out the ##a##.Anarcho said:
You're right. I'm going to delete my post. Bonehead mistake on my part...DrClaude said:
It happens even to the best of usMark44 said:
DrClaude said:
Simplify some more. Hint: ##-1 = -\frac{y+1}{y+1}.##Anarcho said:
Are you saying you don't understand why a number divided by itself is equal to ##1##?Anarcho said:
I must look like an idot. Now I get it.We all have our blind spots here and there.Anarcho said:
Have you ever heard the term "reducing to a common denominator?"Anarcho said:
Simplifying algebraic fractions allows us to express them in their simplest form, making it easier to solve equations and work with expressions. It also helps us to identify common factors and eliminate unnecessary terms.
An equation is considered simplified when all common factors have been canceled out and there are no more like terms that can be combined.
The basic steps for simplifying algebraic fractions are: 1) Factor both the numerator and denominator, 2) Cancel out any common factors, 3) Multiply any remaining factors in the numerator and denominator, and 4) Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible.
Yes, we can simplify algebraic fractions with variables by following the same steps as simplifying fractions with numbers. We just need to be careful to only cancel out common factors and not any terms with different variables.
It is important to check our work when simplifying algebraic fractions to ensure that we have not made any errors and that the resulting fraction is in its simplest form. This helps us to avoid mistakes and have confidence in our solutions.