Fraction Fundamentals

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Which of the following statements about fractions is true?

A fraction can only have a numerator.
A fraction represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts. (correct)
A fraction can have a numerator and denominator that are not natural numbers.
A fraction can have a zero denominator.

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

The number of equal parts (correct)
The size of the parts
The denominator
The total number of parts

What does the denominator indicate in a fraction?

The number of equal parts
The numerator
The total number of parts (correct)
The size of the parts

Can a fraction have a zero denominator?

No (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a common fraction?

1/2 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fraction?

A fraction represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts. Signup and view all the answers

How are common fractions written?

Common fractions are written with a numerator displayed above a line and a non-zero denominator displayed below the line. Signup and view all the answers

What do numerators and denominators represent in fractions?

The numerator represents a number of equal parts, and the denominator indicates how many of those parts make up a unit or a whole. Signup and view all the answers