a/√b form: Fluency & Practice

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on mastering the simplification of expressions in the form a/√b, including rationalising the denominator for GCSE Foundation students.

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a/√b form: Fluency & Practice

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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Simplify the expression 3/√2 by rationalising the denominator.
[2 marks]
2.
Rationalise the denominator of 5/√3.
[2 marks]
3.
Simplify (4/√5) and write the answer in the form a/√b.
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate and simplify the expression (7/√6).
[2 marks]
5.
Rationalise the denominator of 2/√7 and simplify your answer.
[2 marks]
6.
Simplify (9/√2) in the form a/√b.
[2 marks]
7.
Construct an expression in the form a/√b that is equivalent to (12/√3).
[3 marks]
8.
Explain why rationalising the denominator is necessary when working with expressions like 4/√5.
[3 marks]
9.
Simplify (6/√8) and write the answer in simplest form.
[2 marks]
10.
A box contains (10/√2) meters of fabric. Rationalise the denominator and find the total length in meters.
[3 marks]
11.
Evaluate and rationalise (8/√3) and write your answer in simplest form.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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