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In mathematics, fractions are ratios. A fraction represents a proportional relationship between a part or parts and the whole. Some, but not all fractions, can be accurately represented with a combination of whole numbers and decimals. Fractions can be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided.University of Utah: Math 1010 Online
When changing fractions into decimals and percentages, it is necessary to see fractions as division problems. The top number is divided by the bottom number. For more details on this, see How To Convert Fractions.
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Fast Facts
- From the Latin: "fracus" meaning "broken"
- Numerator: top number representing the partHelp With Fractions: Understanding Fractions
- Denominator: bottom number representing the wholeHelp With Fractions: Understanding Fractions
- Denominator cannot be zeroHelp With Fractions: Understanding Fractions
- Quotient of numbers: Numerator divided by the denominatorHelp With Fractions: Understanding Fractions
- Vulgar (Common) Fractions: One integer divided (over) a non-zero integer
- Proper Fractions: Value of numerator is less than value of denominator (eg: 1/3)
- Improper Fractions: Value of numerator is greater than or equal to value of denominator (eg: 6/5)
- Mixed Number: Sum of a whole number and a fraction (eg: 2 1/4)
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Fractions, Quotients and Decimals
Many fractions can be represented accurately by quotients, but there are certain numbers, such as pi, that can only be estimated. Pi can be exactly represented as a fraction. The numerator is a circle's circumference and the denominator is a circle's diameter. However, if pi is written out as a quotient of numbers, the decimal places will keep repeating indefinitely.Wolfram MathWorld: Pi Therefore, fractions are very useful ways of accurately representing numbers.
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