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how do i create a fraction?

 Dec 2, 2014

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A fraction is a part of a whole.  

Fractions have two parts: numerator and denominator

Numerator is the top part,  saying how much is left over.  For example:  there are 2 pieces of pizza left over

Denominator is bottom,  saying how much their was.   For example:  there were 8 pieces to start

From those two examples,  the fraction would be 2/8.

You can simplify fractions.  Find a number both numerator and denominator can be divided by.  2/8 can be simplified.  Both 2 and 8 can be divided by 2.  So the simplified fraction would be 1/4

Some fractions can't be simplified,  like 2/7.  2 and 7 can only be divided by 1.  Although you can't simplify 2/7, doesn't mean you can't find another fraction of the same value.  4/14=2/7 so there are still other fractions equal to 2/7,  you just need to multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number, like 2

There are two other types of fractions:  improper and mixed

Improper is where the numerator has a greater value than the denominator,  like 9/4

Mixed is where improper fractions become "proper"  with whole numbers.  For example:  9/4 can be called 2 1/4 for a mixed fraction.  They both have the same value

There you have it!  The ultimate fraction lesson!

 Dec 2, 2014
 #1
avatar+7188 
+14
Best Answer

A fraction is a part of a whole.  

Fractions have two parts: numerator and denominator

Numerator is the top part,  saying how much is left over.  For example:  there are 2 pieces of pizza left over

Denominator is bottom,  saying how much their was.   For example:  there were 8 pieces to start

From those two examples,  the fraction would be 2/8.

You can simplify fractions.  Find a number both numerator and denominator can be divided by.  2/8 can be simplified.  Both 2 and 8 can be divided by 2.  So the simplified fraction would be 1/4

Some fractions can't be simplified,  like 2/7.  2 and 7 can only be divided by 1.  Although you can't simplify 2/7, doesn't mean you can't find another fraction of the same value.  4/14=2/7 so there are still other fractions equal to 2/7,  you just need to multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number, like 2

There are two other types of fractions:  improper and mixed

Improper is where the numerator has a greater value than the denominator,  like 9/4

Mixed is where improper fractions become "proper"  with whole numbers.  For example:  9/4 can be called 2 1/4 for a mixed fraction.  They both have the same value

There you have it!  The ultimate fraction lesson!

happy7 Dec 2, 2014
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That's great happy!

Perhaps anon wanted to know how to put a fraction into the calc or perhaps onto the forum.

It is hard to know what they really wanted.

So you did great   

 Dec 2, 2014

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