When
an object is divided into a number of equal parts, then each
part is called a fraction.
There
are different ways of writing a fraction. For example, one-half
of an object can be written in the following ways:
Now
let us have a closer look at the common fraction:
| 2 |
Numerator
— Shows how many parts are in the fraction |
| — |
the
vinculum is the symbol for “divide by” |
| 5 |
Denominator
— Shows how many equal parts are in the whole object |
Remember: The denominator can never be zero because you cannot
divide by zero.
Fraction
Types
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