Question

Order the steps for Multiplying/Dividing Rational Expressions correctly.

Divide out common factors (Math Ninja!).
Factor the numerator and denominator completely.
For division, flip the second fraction (KCF).
Multiply the simplified fractions.

Answer 1

We have been given some steps but not in order about how to simplify a rational expression. Now we just need to rearrange them in correct order so the correct order will be:

Step 1): For division, flip the second fraction (KCF).

Step 2): Factor the numerator and denominator completely.

Step 3): Divide out common factors (Math Ninja!).

Step 4): Multiply the simplified fractions.