Operations On Rational Functions
All the normal operations in mathematics can also be applied to rational functions. These basic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. We will see how to perform these functions by considering two rational functions a/b and c/d.
Addition of Rational Functions
Addition of any two rational functions a/b and c/d is done as:
Subtraction of Rational Functions
Subtraction of any two rational functions a/b and c/d is done as:
Multiplication of Rational Functions
Multiplication of any two rational functions a/b and c/d is done as:
Division of Rational Functions
Division of any two rational functions a/b and c/d is done as:
Rational Function
Rational Function is a type of function that is expressed as a fraction where both the numerator and denominator must be a polynomial and the denominator can never equal zero. Thus a rational function is similar to a fraction but the numerator and denominator are polynomial functions. In simple words, the rational function can be defined as the ratio of two polynomials. Rational functions find applications in various daily life problems and in various fields in life.
In this article, we shall discuss rational function in detail.
Table of Content
- What are Rational Functions?
- Properties of Rational Function
- Simplifying Rational Functions
- Operations On Rational Functions
- Graphing Rational Functions