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| − | A '''fraction''' is the [[ratio]] of two [[number]]s. Most commonly, we consider [[rational number]]s, those fractions which are the ratio of two [[integer]]s or [[decimal]]s. For instance, <math>\frac 34</math> is such a fraction. | + | A '''fraction''' is the [[ratio]] of two [[number]]s. Most commonly, we consider [[rational number]]s, those fractions which are the ratio of two [[integer]]s or [[decimal]]s. For instance, <math>\frac 34</math> is such a fraction. A fraction where the [[numerator]] is greater than the denominator is called an [[improper fraction]]. A fraction where the numerator is the same as the denominator such as <math>\frac{3}{3}</math> is always equal to <math>1</math>. |
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Revision as of 12:52, 23 January 2020
A fraction is the ratio of two numbers. Most commonly, we consider rational numbers, those fractions which are the ratio of two integers or decimals. For instance, 
is such a fraction. A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator is called an improper fraction. A fraction where the numerator is the same as the denominator such as 
is always equal to 
.
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