Multiplication and Division
The multiplication and division of algebraic fractions is performed according to the same rules as the multiplication and division of numeric fractions. (lesson 3)
In order to multiply two algebraic fractions, multiply their numerators together, and multiply their denominators together.
For example: 
X 
= 
Or: 
X 
X 
= 
= 
In order to divide two algebraic fractions, multiply the first by the inverse of the second.
Thus,
= X
= 
For example, 
=
X 
= 
= 
Before proceeding to the exercises, ensure that you have some paper and
a pencil handy.
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