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What algebraic fractions are

What algebraic fractions are

Worked example showing an algebraic fraction factorised from (x^2+6x)/(x^2+8x+12) to x(x+6)/((x+2)(x+6)) and then simplified to x/(x+2), with the common factor x+6 highlighted

An algebraic fraction is a fraction whose numerator, denominator, or both contain algebra. The top is called the numerator and the bottom is called the denominator.

Algebraic Fractions Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Maths Algebraic Fractions for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Build fluency with number, ratio and algebra first, since geometry, probability and statistics topics rely on them, and leave extra time nearer the exam for Higher-tier problem-solving and multi-step reasoning questions.

Lessons

SurdsBoundsDirect and Inverse ProportionQuadratic FormulaFactorising Harder QuadraticsAlgebraic FractionsRearranging Harder FormulaeInverse and Composite FunctionsIterationFinding the Area of Any TriangleThe Sine RuleThe Cosine RuleCongruent Triangles3d Pythagoras and TrigonometryHistogramsConditional Probability