How to Rationalize the Denominator - Use the Conjugate

Опубликовано: 16 Август 2026
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How to rationalize the denominator by multiplying by the conjugate. EASY. In other words, rewrite the fraction without square roots in the bottom.

Steps for simplifying radical expressions playlist:    • Radical Expressions and Equations  

Cool free math notes and steps for multiplying and dividing radicals: https://www.openalgebra.com/2012/11/m...

More complicated exercise:    • Rationalizing the Denominator (√5 + √3)/(√...  

Rationalize the denominator:

Step 1: Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.
Step 2: And then simplify. The goal is to eliminate all radicals from the denominator.

https://www.openalgebra.com/
IA Chapter - Radical Expressions and Equations

1 Radicals
2 Simplifying Radical Expressions
3 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
4 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
5 Rational Exponents
6 Solving Radical Equations
7 Complex Numbers
8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam