fraction (original) (raw)
A fraction is a rational number expressed in the form nd or n/d, where n is designated the numerator and d the denominator. The slash between them is known as a solidus when the fraction is expressed as n/d.
The fraction n/d has value n÷d. For instance, 3/2=3÷2=1.5.
The rules for manipulating fractions are
| ab | = | kakb |
|---|---|---|
| ab+cd | = | ad+bcbd |
| ab-cd | = | ad-bcbd |
| ab×cd | = | acbd |
| ab÷cd | = | adbc. |
| Title | fraction |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Fraction |
| Date of creation | 2013-03-22 12:34:11 |
| Last modified on | 2013-03-22 12:34:11 |
| Owner | bwebste (988) |
| Last modified by | bwebste (988) |
| Numerical id | 11 |
| Author | bwebste (988) |
| Entry type | Definition |
| Classification | msc 11-01 |
| Related topic | RationalNumber |
| Related topic | Number |
| Related topic | CategoryOfAdditiveFractions |
| Defines | solidus |
| Defines | proper fraction |
| Defines | numerator |
| Defines | denominator |
| Defines | improper fraction |
| Defines | lowest terms |