Simplifying Rational Expressions Code Breaker (Algebraic Fractions)

The Simplifying Rational Expressions Code Breaker offers students a fun and interactive way to practise simplifying algebraic fractions. Students simplify each rational expression, match their simplified form to corresponding letters using the provided key, and then unscramble the letters to reveal a hidden word.
 
This puzzle-based activity reinforces students’ understanding of factoring, cancelling common factors, and identifying restrictions on variable values, while keeping them engaged and motivated. It’s perfect for classwork, early finishers, or as a warm-up to get students thinking mathematically.