Decomposition refers to breaking down something complex into its fundamental parts for easier analysis or understanding. In terms of partial fractions, decomposition involves splitting a rational function into simpler fractions.
Related terms
Simplification: The act of reducing a complex expression or equation into a simpler form without changing its value.
Analysis: The process of examining something in detail to understand its components, structure, and relationships.
Fundamental Parts: The basic or essential elements that make up a whole. In this case, it refers to the simpler fractions obtained through decomposition.