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Explain the difference between a numerator and a denominator in a fraction, using an example.
The numerator in a fraction represents the number of equal parts being considered, while the denominator indicates how many of those parts make up a whole. For example, in the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$, the numerator is 3, representing 3 equal parts, and the denominator is 4, indicating that 4 parts make up a whole.
What does a common fraction consist of?
A common fraction consists of an integer numerator displayed above a line (or before a slash) and a non-zero integer denominator displayed below (or after) that line.
How would you represent the fraction 'eight-fifths' as a vulgar fraction?
The fraction 'eight-fifths' can be represented as the vulgar fraction $\frac{8}{5}$.
In the fraction 17/3, what does the numerator and denominator represent?
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