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Rational Functions
Mathematica can efficiently handle both univariate and multivariate rational functions, with built-in functions immediately implementing standard algebraic transformations.
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Apart — decompose into partial fractions with minimal denominators
Together — put rational functions over a common denominator
Cancel — cancel common factors between numerator and denominator
Numerator, Denominator — pick out numerator, denominator
PolynomialRemainder ▪ PolynomialQuotient
Factor — factor numerator and denominator, canceling common factors
Expand — expand everything except denominators
ExpandAll — expand everything, including denominators
ExpandNumerator, ExpandDenominator — expand numerators and denominators only
PadeApproximant — find a rational approximation to any function
