How to Rationalize a Fraction?

Identify the denominator that contains a radical

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the radical or expression needed to remove the radical from the denominator

Simplify the numerator and denominator

Reduce the fraction if possible

If the denominator is a binomial with a radical, multiply by its conjugate

Expand and simplify until the denominator has no radicals

Cancel any common factors in the final expression

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