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| − | A ''' | + | 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: |
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| + | \frac{1}{2}=1/2 | ||
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| + | The top number is called the [[numerator]]. The bottom number is the [[denominator]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:04, 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:
\frac{1}{2}=1/2
The top number is called the numerator. The bottom number is the denominator.
