Partial Fractions

This topic focuses on expressing rational algebraic fractions as a sum of simpler fractions, known as partial fractions. This skill is essential for integration and solving differential equations and is useful in many applied mathematics fields.

Learning Outcomes:
The learner should be able to:

• express the sum of simple fractions as a single fraction.
• Decompose rational expressions into partial fractions with linear, repeated and quadratic denominators.
• Recognize situations where partial fraction techniques are applicable.
• Decompose proper and improper fractions into partial fractions for further learning.