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| − | The '''denominator''' of a [[fraction]] is the [[number]] under the horizontal bar, or [[vinculum]]. It represents the amount of parts in an object. The denominator can never be [[zero (constant) | zero]], | + | The '''denominator''' of a [[fraction]] is the [[number]] under the horizontal bar, or [[vinculum]]. It represents the amount of parts in an object. The denominator can never be [[zero (constant) | zero]]. An expression such as <math>\frac{2^2}{3-3}</math>, will be undefined, because the denominator equals <math>0</math>. |
If the [[absolute value]] of the denominator is greater than the absolute value of the [[numerator]] of a fraction, it is a [[proper fraction]]. If it is the other way around, the fraction is [[improper fraction | improper]]. | If the [[absolute value]] of the denominator is greater than the absolute value of the [[numerator]] of a fraction, it is a [[proper fraction]]. If it is the other way around, the fraction is [[improper fraction | improper]]. | ||
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The denominator of a fraction is the number under the horizontal bar, or vinculum. It represents the amount of parts in an object. The denominator can never be zero. An expression such as 
, will be undefined, because the denominator equals 
.
If the absolute value of the denominator is greater than the absolute value of the numerator of a fraction, it is a proper fraction. If it is the other way around, the fraction is improper.
