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 scheme of work, following Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Mathematics, Higher tier (1MA1). Open this topic in Mr Wells Maths to see it alongside the rest of the course.