Division of Algebraic expressions

Division of Algebraic expressions

We have learnt addition, subtraction and multiplication of algebraic expressions. In this lesson we will learn how to divide algebraic expressions.
In case of numbers Division is the inverse operation of multiplication but the same is applicable for the division of algebraic expressions also. To divide a monomial by a monomial, first express the numerator and the denominator in their irreducible form, and then cancel the common factors. To divide a polynomial by a monomial, either divide each term of the numerator by the denominator or factorise the numerator by the common factor method. To divide a polynomial by a polynomial, first factorise the numerator and the denominator by using the appropriate method and then cancel the common factors.