Aptitude Topics
Rationalization
To remove a surd from the denominator, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.
Example Breakdown:
Problem QueryRationalize $1/\sqrt{2}$.
Step-By-Step Solution Path
Multiply top and bottom by $\sqrt{2}$.
$(1 \times \sqrt{2}) / (\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2}) = \sqrt{2} / 2$.
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