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A '''fraction''' is a representation of a [[rational number]] written with two numbers separated by a slash. Like: 1/2. Or one over the other, separated by a horizontal line. Thus: | A '''fraction''' is a representation of a [[rational number]] written with two numbers separated by a slash. Like: 1/2. Or one over the other, separated by a horizontal line. Thus: | ||
| − | \frac{1}{2}=1/2 | + | <math>\frac{1}{2}=1/2</math> |
The top number is called the [[numerator]]. The bottom number is the [[denominator]]. | The top number is called the [[numerator]]. The bottom number is the [[denominator]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:06, January 5, 2009
A fraction is a representation of a rational number written with two numbers separated by a slash. Like: 1/2. Or one over the other, separated by a horizontal line. Thus:
The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is the denominator.