Introduction

Just as one whole number divided by another is called a numerical fraction, so one algebraic expression divided by another is known as an algebraic fraction . Examples are

x y , 3 x + 2 y x y , and x 2 + 3 x + 1 x 4

In this Section we explain how algebraic fractions can be simplified, added, subtracted, multiplied and divided.

Prerequisites

Learning Outcomes

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