Show the similarities between dividing two fractions and dividing two rational expressions using examples?

Question

explain your steps

Dividing a Fraction

6/12 ÷ 9/10


Dividing Two rational expressions

a3+4a2/ a2 – 16 ÷ a2+8a+15 / a2+a-20

Answer 1

Well, the method is the same. You multiply by the inverse. Division is division.

You aim to knock out common factors from the numerator and divisor to simplify your work.