Question

Which of the following options best describes an algebraic fraction?

Select all that apply.

common denominators
a variable in the numerator
a variable in the denominator
a variable with an exponent

Answer 1

Common denominators

A variable in the numerator

A variable in the denominator

Explanation:

Note: An an algebraic fraction is the fraction that has some algebraic expression in numerator and some algebraic expression in denominator.

So, if fractions would have common denominators, a variable in the numerator or a variable in the denominator would be an algebraic fraction.

Therefore, following options best describes an algebraic fraction:

common denominators

a variable in the numerator

a variable in the denominator