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rational expresions are the equivalent of fractions. factoring both the numerator and the denominator lets you see and cancel like terms as long as nothing in the problem creates a division by zero error. this is true for real terms as well imaginary terms.

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Q: Why is factoring an important skill when simplifying complex rational expressions?
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