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Fraction

Fraction

A ratio of numbers or variables. Fractions may not have denominator 0.

 

Examples           The fraction 5/8, with 5 as the numerator and 8 as the denominator.

The fraction √5 divided by 2

The fraction (x minus 3) divided by (2x plus 1), with numerator x−3 and denominator 2x+1.

 

 

 

See also

Compound fraction, improper fraction, rational expression, numerator