ME12/ME92

Aim: How do we add and subtract algebraic fractions with a common denominator?

Homework:Complete handout side # 2 all problems.

Lesson Review:Remember that a rational expression is a fraction. The objective in this lesson is to combine t two algebraic fractions and reduce the answer to the most simplifed form.These expressions can be monimials or polynomials in factored or unfactored form.
THE 4 STEP PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Check for common denominator
2. Combine the numerators over the common denominator of only one fraction
3. Cancel terms or factor if possible
4. Reduce and cancel like terms.

Click below for lesson summary: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/fractions/addsubt.htm

Practice Exercise:
http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/fractions/Paddsubt1.htm