This free algebraic fractions worksheet with answers asks students to factorise, then simplify algebraic fractions.

Algebraic fractions worksheet

There are 56 questions for students to have a go at – split across five different sections. Pupils need to show all working and fully factorise before cancelling factors.

Use this worksheet in class or send it home with pupils as homework.

KS3 Maths Curriculum Area

Algebra Understand and use standard mathematical formulae; rearrange formulae to change the subject

Tumshy is a retired teacher who spent 34 years teaching maths in Scotland. You can find his resources on his website, duggie.weebly.com, and on his TES page, tumshy.

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