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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?
What does the numerator of a fraction represent?
- The size of the parts
- The total number of parts
- The ratio of the fraction
- The number of equal parts (correct)
How is a common fraction typically displayed?
How is a common fraction typically displayed?
- Integer numerator to the left of a slash, non-zero integer denominator to the right
- Integer numerator above a line, non-zero integer denominator below the line (correct)
- Non-zero integer numerator to the right of a slash, integer denominator to the left
- Non-zero integer numerator above a line, integer denominator below the line
In the fraction $\frac{5}{8}$, what does the denominator 8 indicate?
In the fraction $\frac{5}{8}$, what does the denominator 8 indicate?
- The total number of parts (correct)
- The ratio of the fraction
- The size of the parts
- The number of equal parts
What does the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$ represent?
What does the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$ represent?
What is the purpose of using fractions to represent ratios?
What is the purpose of using fractions to represent ratios?