Definition :- Fraction means a part of a group or a region. A Fraction is written in the form of p/q; where both p and q are natural numbers & where q is not equal to zero. here;
p = numerator
q = denominator
e.g. 2/3, 100/342, 4/3, 2/100, 3 3/2, 4/9, 6/9....etc
In other words, fraction has two parts:
Number above the division line is known as numerator
Number below the division line is known as denominator
Numerator represents "How many of the parts are taken". Denominator represents "Into how many equal parts the whole part is divided".
For example
Following are some more topics related to Fractions for your further study :-
Types of Fractions
Lowest Form of Fraction
Conversion of Fractions
Addition of Fractions
Subtraction of Fractions
Properties of Multiplication of Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Properties of Division of Fractions
Division of Fractions
Reciprocal of a Fraction
Fraction in Diagrammatic Form
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