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Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Step 2: Reduce the fraction. Step 3: Rewrite any remaining expressions in the numerator and denominator. Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction.
To rationalize the denominator means to eliminate any radical expressions in the denominator such as square roots and cube roots. The key idea is to multiply the original fraction by an appropriate value, such that after simplification, the denominator no longer contains radicals.