1. 11.2: Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Goal: to multiply, divide and simplify rational expressions as well as complex fractions.

2. Simplified form of a rational expression -
Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors.
If the numerator and/or are polynomials, factor them ALL THE WAY, then cancel common factors.
** Hint for simplifying: FACTOR EVERYTHING FIRST!! (told you factoring wasn’t going away anytime soon)

3. Examples: Simplify.

4. Examples: Simplify.

5. Examples: Simplify.

6. More Examples: Simplify.
(Hint: Factor everything first!!)

7. Another Example:

8. One example using Division:
Remember: We never divide fractions. We KCF.

9. THE LAST EXAMPLE!!!
Remember: We never divide fractions. We KCF.