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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. For instance, <math>\displaystyle \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. For instance, <math>\displaystyle \frac 34</math> is such a fraction. |
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Revision as of 15:12, 11 August 2006
A fraction is the ratio of two numbers. Most commonly, we consider rational numbers, those fractions which are the ratio of two integers. For instance, 
is such a fraction.
