Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having ...

👉 Learn how to multiply polynomials. To multiply polynomials, we use the distributive property. The distributive property is ...

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their HCF. The fraction has now been simplified. Knowing multiplication and division facts may make simplifying fractions easier. The HCF of 4 and 10 is 2.

Some fractions can be made 'simpler'. Simplifying means that the numerator and denominator can be smaller numbers. But the overall value of the fraction is not changed. Complete this interactive ...