Simplifying Rational Expression STEPS 1 Factor the numerator and denominator Calculate your answer Complete the calculation to find your answer. Round to the required accuracy. Cancel out or divide the common factor 2 3 Simplify
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 1 = = = Common Factor: 3
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 2 = = = GCF: 4
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 3 = = or = = GCF: 7
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 4 = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 5 = = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 6 = = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 7 = = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 8 = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 9 = =
Choosing the Trigonometric Ratio Factor the numerator and denominator Cancel out or divide the common factor Simplify EXAMPLE 10 = = =