What you need to know
Check yourself against these “I can” statements.
- I can simplify algebraic fractions, including ones with quadratics
- I can add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic fractions
- I can solve equations involving algebraic fractions
- I can change the subject of a formula with letters in the denominators
Practise this topic
7 resourcesAdding & Subtracting Algebraic Fractions
Numerical and linear denominators, then integers ± fractions. Six difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⚙️ WorksheetSimplifying Algebraic Fractions
Index rules, cancelling letters and numbers, factorising a bracket, a factor of −1, and factorising quadratics before cancelling. Five difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⚙️ WorksheetSolving Equations with Algebraic Fractions
From ax/b + c = d to fractions on both sides, x in the denominator and equations that become quadratics. Ten difficulty levels, timed, click to reveal.
⬢ BlockbustersAdding & Subtracting Algebraic Fractions Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Adding & Subtracting Algebraic Fractions worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the…
🔤 Fill the GapsFill the Gaps: Maths Vocabulary
A sentence explaining one of the unit’s key words, with gaps. Pick the right word for each gap from the words scattered round it: the right ones and plenty of wrong ones. A deck for every unit.
⬢ BlockbustersSimplifying Algebraic Fractions Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Simplifying Algebraic Fractions worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the computer with…
⬢ BlockbustersSolving Equations with Algebraic Fractions Blockbusters
Blockbusters with the questions from the Solving Equations with Algebraic Fractions worksheet: choose its levels for the ordinary hexagons and for the harder ★ ones. Show the answer and the worked solution, or play against the…
These are the pages for Algebraic fractions in the GCSE + AQA Further Maths scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Higher (1MA1), plus AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics (8365). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.