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How to Divide Polynomial Fractions

The process of dividing polynomial fractions is, essentially, the same as the process for dividing fractions with numbers. However, because there are so many unlike terms involved, there is some simplifying that you will need to do to fully solve the problem.

Instructions

    • 1

      Turn the second fraction over, as with multiplying numerical fractions. For example, let's look at [3x(x+8)/x^2-x] / [3x-9/x-1]. Flip the second fraction over, so you have [3x(x+8)/x^2-x] * [x-1/3x-9].

    • 2

      Multiply numerator by numerator, and denominator by denominator. Now you have 3x(x+8)(x-1)/(x^2-x)(3x-9).

    • 3

      Simplify where possible. That gives you 3x(x+8)(x-1)/3x(x-1)(x-3). Cancel out the 3x and the (x-1), and you have x+8/x-3.

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