Numbers: Fractions
Fractions
Fractions
This pizza is divided into #5# slices of equal size.
Each slice is one-fifth of the pizza. We write this as #\tfrac 15#.
Someone eats #4# of the #5# slices.
To denote #4# out of #5#, we write #\tfrac45#.
The number #\require{color} \definecolor{blue}{RGB}{45, 112, 179}\tfrac{\orange{4}}{\blue{5}}# is called a fraction.
In the fraction #\tfrac{\orange{4}}{\blue{5}}#, #\orange{4}# is called the numerator.
In the fraction #\tfrac{\orange{4}}{\blue{5}}#, #\blue{5}# is called the denominator.
The numerator and the denominator are separated by a line, which does not have a special name in English.
#1#
The numerator of a fraction is the number above the separation line. In this case, the numerator is equal to #1#.
The numerator of a fraction is the number above the separation line. In this case, the numerator is equal to #1#.
Unlock full access
Teacher access
Request a demo account. We will help you get started with our digital learning environment.
Student access
Is your university not a partner?
Get access to our courses via Pass Your Math independent of your university. See pricing and more.
Or visit omptest.org if jou are taking an OMPT exam.
Or visit omptest.org if jou are taking an OMPT exam.