Numbers and algebra
Fraction
A quotient that represents one number divided by another non-zero number.
Common notationa/b, b ≠ 0
In one sentence
What does Fraction mean?
A quotient that represents one number divided by another non-zero number.
How it is written
a/b, b ≠ 0
A compact example
6/8 simplifies to 3/4 after dividing both parts by 2.
Other names and search terms
rational number.
Where this fits
When should you learn Fraction?
The first encounter is not the final level. Many ideas begin visually, become computational in high school and become formal in college.
- 1Pre-high schoolUsually introduced
- 2High schoolGreater depth
- 3CollegeGreater depth
- 4AdvancedGreater depth
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Basic arithmetic
- Equations
- Functions
- Precalculus
Algebra is part of the calculation language used throughout the path.
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Questions about Fraction
What does Fraction mean in mathematics?
A quotient that represents one number divided by another non-zero number.
How is Fraction written?
A common notation is a/b, b ≠ 0.
What is an example of Fraction?
6/8 simplifies to 3/4 after dividing both parts by 2.