WEBAug 28, 2024 · This process of breaking such a fraction into parts is called partial fraction decomposition or partial fraction expansion. In general, an algebraic fraction is in the form of f (x) = p (x) q (x), where both p (x) and q (x) are polynomials. In the given algebraic fraction, 5 x + 7 x 2 + 2 x − 3, the corresponding partial fractions are shown.